Environmental Scientist​/Engineer​/Mid-Level

Tetra Tech is hiring a full-time Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer in Nashville, TN. The role involves field investigations, health and safety monitoring, and technical report preparation. Candidates should have 5-15 years of environmental consulting experience, including project management and fieldwork. The position requires adherence to safety standards and regular driving. Tetra Tech emphasizes innovation and sustainability in addressing global challenges.
Position: Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Mid-Level)

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Mid-Level) candidate working out of our Nashville, TN office. Candidates with either environmental science, engineering, architecture, or geology experience are invited to apply.

Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.

For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

The Candidate will be responsible for completion of direction of personnel and completion of task level work, including: field investigations (including soil, water, and air sampling; property condition assessments; and coordination with analytical laboratories), health and safety air monitoring, and preparation of technical reports.

The candidate will be a seller/doer and continuously seek to grow business. Candidates should have a history of executing and managing environmental projects for key clients and generating work for themselves and others.

The candidate will be expected to follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare as well as implement site-specific health and safety plans.

Qualifications :
• 5-15 years of professional environmental consulting experience is required, with history of increasing responsibilities. Project experience to include carrying out Phase I ESAs (ASTM-compliant), Phase II Site Investigations, Property Condition Assessments, asbestos surveys, and vapor intrusion assessments.
• Previous field experience required, including sampling activities and environmental drilling operations, ability to work independently on field projects.
• Experience preparing technical reports, memos, response to comments tables, and diagrams is required. Must be a competent technical writer.
• Candidates should have a history of executing and managing environmental projects for key clients and generating work for themselves and others.
• The candidate will be expected to follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare as well as implement site-specific health and safety plans.
• This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Project management training or experience.
• Ability to assist with cost estimating and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• GIS experience is a plus.

The successful candidate should possess and demonstrate the following characteristics :
• Attention to detail; the ability to observe, evaluate, and document site field conditions and communicate changes in field conditions to senior staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret chemistry and environmental data is required.
• Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and make evaluated decisions for the betterment of the client and the company.
• Work as a problem solver, have an interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner, and have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
• Proactively demonstrate a seller/doer role, and continuously seek to grow business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.
• Have a strong health and safety ethic.
• Ability to work during core and extended hours as required.
• A strong drive to succeed and five-star work ethic.
• The successful candidate will have…