Water Science Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Engineer / Geologist / Scientist to join our Environmental Government Services (EGS) team based in Omaha, Nebraska. This position supports a wide range of environmental investigation and remediation projects and offers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging work while supporting mission-driven clients and the continued growth of EGS services in the region.
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.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical, field, and task management support for environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Plan, lead, and perform environmental field activities including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and vapor sampling.
• Support hydrogeologic investigations, field testing, inspections, and remediation system installation, operation, and monitoring.
• Evaluate geologic, hydrogeologic, chemical, and engineering data to develop defensible technical conclusions.
• Prepare technical deliverables including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Work Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), QAPPs, technical memoranda, investigation reports, figures, and tables.
• Support development of remedial approaches, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor health and safety and quality assurance requirements during field and task-level activities.
• Manage discrete project tasks, including tracking scope, schedule, and budget, under the supervision of project managers.
• Mentor and support junior staff during field events and technical assignments.
• Participate in proposal development, scopes of work, budgeting, and client support activities.
• 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.
• Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related work (required).
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 15% (required).
• Professional licensure (PE or PG), or progress toward licensure (preferred).
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training (required).
• 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER supervisor (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) (required).
• Experience with environmental data evaluation, GIS, modeling, or CADD coordination (preferred).
• CERCLA experience (preferred).
• Experience supporting governmental projects (preferred).
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills (required).
• Proficiency in delivering technical and business presentations (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience directing and supervising subcontractors during field and project execution (required).
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check (if applicable): If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
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. The successful candidate could participate in site walks, inspections, field audits, and oversight of large-scale field investigation activities and could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; Standing, crouching and may be required to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance.
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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project work will entail a mix of office and fieldwork. Office work will be in a typical office environment with controlled conditions. Fieldwork will entail work in a wide range of outdoor conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation, and on unimproved job sites where dense vegetation, uneven ground, and physical obstacles may be present. Field project durations may range from one day to several weeks.
Language & Communication Skills: Candidates should be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to interact with clients, subcontractors, professionals, and the general public professionally.
Other Skills: Instructions: The candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent leadership skills, and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills; the computer skills must include proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
Must be comfortable and effective in oral communications, business development, and/or client-related presentations.
Ability to evaluate basic and complex issues, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
General computer, word processing, and spreadsheet capabilities are required, along with experience with using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Adobe applications (Acrobat, etc.).
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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides 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.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.