Junior Environmental Scientist

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Scientistwho can apply their technical expertise to help solve complex water resources technical and policy issues. This position will report to our Fairfax, VA office.

We are in search of a highly motivated team member to join our family of scientists and engineers to support our work on projects involving Clean Water Act program implementation, nutrient pollution, water quality standards, environmental policy, watershed planning, point source discharge permitting and controls, and nonpoint source pollution assessment and control.

In this junior-level consulting position, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, technical expertise, and previous work experience to real-world water quality issues, while serving our clients at the federal, state, tribal, local, and private sector clients. Your work will involve routine and non-routine assignments related to water quality projects of substantial variety and complexity.

Your Role will include performing tasks to lead and support environmental projects, including:

• Developing technical analyses to support water pollution-reduction activities at federal, state, and local levels
• Analyzing large environmental and water quality datasets and reviewing statistical analyses
• Conducting literature searches and reviewing technical information from journal articles, federal and state reports, and other sources
• Synthesizing information and developing written products (e.g., water resource reports, training modules, research summaries)
• Developing reports and preparing PowerPoint presentations
• Implementing QA/QC policies/procedures to meet federal and state research requirements
• Future responsibilities include project and staff management, as well as marketing opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, environmental engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience minimum
• Knowledge of federal and state clean water legislation and regulations
• Experience related to the Clean Water Act, nutrients, water quality standards, environmental policy, watershed planning, point source discharge permitting and control, and nonpoint source pollution assessment and control
• Team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Excellent research, technical writing, and verbal communication skills/experience
• Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing information
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects at once
• Highly dependable, detail-oriented, flexible, and responsive to tight or changing client-driven deadlines
• Able to interact well with coworkers and existing clients in a professional and confident manner
• Excitement to work in a dynamic work environment
• Willingness to learn new skills

What We Can Offer You:

• Collaborative work environment with advancement opportunities and interesting projects
  
• Ability to apply your technical skills
  
• Flexibility that allows our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives
  
• Competitive benefits package and learning and development opportunities
  
• Opportunity to work remotely is possible