Contract Geologist Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager with background and relevant experience as a geologist, environmental scientist, or environmental engineer to join our Cincinnati, Ohio office to provide support on various environmental projects throughout the mid-west, predominately within Ohio focused on work conducted under the Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Program (VAP).

This position is based in Cincinnati, OH, but is also open to non-local applicants for remote work.

Position Summary

This position will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.

This position will support implementation and business development efforts for environmental projects including brownfield redevelopment; hydrogeological investigations; due diligence assessments; UST closure and corrective actions; and remedial actions.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate and coordinate with project clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage Tetra Tech staff and project teams as part of successful project implementation.
• Prepare technical proposal and cost estimate documents, as well as technical report deliverables, including data evaluation, interpretation, and presentation.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members.
• Analyze and forecast project revenue, margins and profitability.
• Establish, grow, and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business planning to identify opportunities to grow Tetra Tech's market share.

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 60 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field is preferred but not required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of experience is required in environmental consulting or related field is required. 8 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field is required for degree-holding applicants.

Certifications: 40-Hour HAZWOPER

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and previous experience with completion and management of site investigations and remedial actions.
• Understanding of due diligence and brownfield redevelopment processes.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. EPA, Ohio EPA VAP, and/or Ohio BUSTR.
• Must be able to conduct project site and client visits up to approximately, which could include overnight travel.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must also be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.

This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good standing is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous private or public sector client management and business development experience.
• Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer and/or Ohio VAP Certified Professional certifications.
• Asbestos and/or lead certification(s)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment.
• Must be able to complete annual medical monitoring program.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Role responsibilities will require occasional project site and client visits up to approximately 15%, which could include overnight travel.
• Site work may be completed outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.

Additional Information

• Work schedule (days, hours): Monday – Friday. Standard workweek may exceed 40 hours.
• Work location (office, remote or hybrid): Office. Open to remote positions for non-local applicants.
• Travel requirements: Approximately 15% of the time for project visits and client meetings.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

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, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Pay Range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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