Environmental Engineering Subject Matter Expert

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Region is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer PFAS Subject Matter Expert with at least 15 years’ experience in environmental and remediation-related projects. This position is considered to be a highly technical, expert level Seller-Doer position that both leads and supports the PFAS Program Initiative for the EGS Division of Tetra Tech. Must be a US citizen due to the clients we serve.

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.

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.

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

Responsibilities:

• Serve as EGS Division PFAS Lead and Subject Matter Expert both internally and externally;
• Maintain regulatory awareness of ever changing PFAS regulatory issues and communication focal point for regulatory updates;
• Participate and lead existing Tetra Tech PFAS collaborative resource groups;
• Manage or assist in assigned complex PFAS Projects for various federal entities;
• When applicable, manage project financials including all aspects of budgets, costs, and contingencies.
• When applicable, provide program level financial progress reports.
• Review, prepare and/or monitor scopes, schedules, and budgets as necessary for assigned projects;
• Technical work, including but not limited to engineering design, drawing review and stamping, and QA/QC;
• Implement effective design methods, providing technical guidance for engineers and designers.
• Assist clients with strategic planning for prioritization of projects.
• When applicable, assist in regulatory relations, negotiations, conducting and leading meetings, and routine reporting.
• Develop and manage relationships to facilitate the successful delivery of the projects.
• Provide proper implementation of risk management procedures;
• Prepare and present routine program progress status reports and presentations to multiple stakeholders.
• Conduct value engineering reviews, integrated planning, project cost reviews.
• Monitor Health and Safety aspects of projects and recommend changes as necessary; and
• Monitor Quality Assurance procedures and recommend necessary changes.
• Participate in the professional community and build the Tetra Tech brand.
• Additional duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional license (e.g., PE) is required.
• Possess project management capabilities and experience effectively balancing direct and indirect utilization rates.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training.
• Exceptionally high-level knowledge and experience with PFAS including treatment, destruction technologies, and regulatory direction.
• Superior technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in delivering technical and business presentations, including presentations at the national level;
• Proven understanding and experience with federal environmental program management
• Proven PFAS project management experience.
• Experience managing a team of professionals with a wide array of skills sets; and
• Ability to provide technical expertise to design staff.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.
  
  

Education & Experience

• MS Degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering or related degree is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the environmental consulting market, managing complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations and guidance is preferred.
• CERCLA experience is plus.
• Experience with governmental projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience working on and possibly leading the preparation of technical deliverables is required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Department Lead will be responsible for mentoring junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to converse, communicate, remain stationary and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities and demands of this job include ability to monitor a computer, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 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.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level and temperature in the work environment are those of a typical office setting.

Language & Communication Skills

• Must be fluent in the English language – writing, reading, and speaking.
• Must have a high level of written and oral communication skills and the ability to work and collaborate with employees at all levels and disciplines.
• Successful candidate must possess effective communication skills, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions.
• Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and SOPs procedures; and
• The successful candidate must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics.
  
  

Other Skills: Candidates must have experience with applicable computer systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e., Word, Project, Excel, and Access or related database software).

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.

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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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 112 EGS