Tetra Tech · 1 day ago
Entry Level Environmental Scientist - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expTetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. The Entry Level Environmental Scientist will assist with environmental data management, site assessments, and regulatory compliance, supporting environmental compliance and sustainability tasks within field and office settings.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support permitting and compliance activities by researching and gathering regulatory references and preparing permit application drafts
Prepare project documents for senior review, including environmental conditions reports / permit related records and deliverables
Support in preparation of other technical reports, including data tabulation, interpretation, and presentation within tables and figures
Compile, clean, and manage environmental datasets for laboratory and field results
Participate in health and safety planning
Communication and interaction with vendors, clients, and subcontractors
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in public health, environmental science, or closely related science field
1 – 3 years of environmental consulting or related experience
Previous experience with environmental data management, site assessment, and environmental regulatory compliance per federal and state requirements
Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment
Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) is required
Ability to perform field work in various seasonal conditions
Ability to travel and perform field work (approx. 10-25% of field work required). Including the ability to travel via car and airplane
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
Preferred
MS degree in public health, environmental science, or closely related field
Proficient in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using R, SQL, and advanced Excel functions
Experience in database development and management for environmental datasets and risk visualization
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Long & Short-Term Disability
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending.
Group Term Life
Optional Group Term Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Health Savings Account
401K
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Time Off with Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Leaves of Absence.
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (11)
2023 (11)
2022 (4)
2021 (13)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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