Geologist Entry Level - 11200001304

Tetra Tech • Atlanta, GA • 1d ago

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Entry Level Geologist to our team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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.

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 Impact:

Entry Level Geologist with zero to 2 year of experience in the field of geology or environmental science to join our team currently serving both industrial and government clients.

Responsibilities: This position will have field and non-field related responsibilities. Position requires a minimum of 75 percent field work and/or travel including extended days of overnight travel. Significant, extended days of travel throughout the State of GA is required. The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform field work, including lifting and maneuvering of equipment and filled sample coolers, in a range of weather conditions. Typical tasks will include field work planning and preparation, drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, logging soil boreholes, remedial system implementation (e.g., subsurface injections) and operation and maintenance, and report preparation including text, tables, and figures. Field work will also consist of the collection and proper documentation of soil and groundwater samples to define the nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination. Responsibilities may include preparation of remedial investigation, remedial system design, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, groundwater monitoring plans and reports; cost estimating; and technical writing. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness. Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. Other responsibilities could include managing subcontracts, monitoring project cost and schedule performance; supervision of more junior personnel and assisting in business development/marketing efforts as part of a team. Other duties may be assigned as determined appropriate by the supervisor based on level of experience.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on. Relocation is not available for this position. Local candidates will be considered first.

Education and Experience: Candidates must have a BS degree in geology or related technical discipline. 0-2 years of experience Field experience, if any, should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing. Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various @types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus. Experience performing Phase I and Phase II ESAs a plus. 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus. 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus. First Aid and CPR training are a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform field investigations that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Field work often involves extended hours on site.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations...

Equal Opportunity Employer

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