Engineer Or Scientist (Abq)

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We are seeking a few full-time Engineers or Scientists for our Albuquerque, NM operations. 

Response, assessment, and evaluation services (RAES) are parts of a larger program addressing with abandoned mines.  You will work with a team of scientists and engineers that are leading the industry and committed to supporting your skill development.  The selected candidate will support the program in the following areas:

   Perform Preliminary Site Assessments (PA), Site Inspections (SI), Expanded Site Inspections (ESI), and Removal Site Evaluations (RSE)/Remedial Investigation (RI).  
   Evaluate the impacts of abandoned mines on human health and the environment.
   Work to identify and implement measures to resolve contamination in the environment.
   Learn and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies. 
   Support field work to conduct site assessments and corrective actions. 
   Execute assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have / be:
   Strong engineering or science backgrounds.
   Excellent communication skills.
   Statistics background a plus. 
   Geographic Information System (GIS) background a plus.   

Degree / Certifications
   BS in engineering or physical science from an accredited college or university.  
   40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus.  

Work Environment
This position requires roughly 20 -35% travel.  The field work is anticipated to be in remote areas of Arizona and New Mexico.  You must be able to:
   Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
   Don personal protective gear as needed.
   Work outdoor during all seasons, both hot and cold.
   Walk on various and uneven terrains. 
   Drive on a regular basis.  Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay (TOWP), 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.