Senior Environmental Engineer/Project Manager

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time Senior Environmental Engineer/Project Manager based in Chicago, IL to provide engineering, remedial design, remedial action technical support for projects across the U.S.

Position Summary

This selected candidate will have a strong technical background in environmental remediation from early planning, feasibility studies, remedial design, and remedial action support services. The candidate will be managing and supporting various public and private sector environmental remediation projects.

The position offers a great career growth opportunity for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities, while further building their career and practice in a diverse team capable of addressing contaminated sites from preliminary assessment to closure.

Essential Job Functions

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

• Oversee, perform, or support remedial design for environmental remediation projects in upland and sediment settings.
• Oversee, perform or support geotechnical and environmental pre-design investigations and treatability studies.
• Oversee, perform or support construction quality control/assurance programs for remedial action implementation projects.
• Develop conceptual site models, conceptual planning, remediation options assessment, feasibility studies, and engineering cost estimates for various complex multi-media remediation and habitat restoration projects.
• Work with and manage multi-disciplinary technical teams for successful completion of projects.
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and development of repeat and new business.
• Mentor and guide early and mid-career engineers and scientists.

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

• B.S. or advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering.

• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• Minimum 20 Years of experience.

• Customer focused and work well in a team environment.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required.

In addition, the following is required:

• Passing a criminal background check.
• Driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with environmental site investigations and remediation (including under CERCLA, the Illinois Site Remediation Program, or the Great Lakes Legacy Act).
• Previous private or public sector client management experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client management skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Previous experience with remedial action construction quality control/assurance programs.
• Previous experience with designing, implementing, and managing environmental and geotechnical pre-design investigations.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training certification with 8-hr refresher required + clean driving history for travel to client's sites, as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• This position will mostly consist of office work.

• Project sites may be outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.

Additional Information

• This part-time position requires up to 10% travel.

• Travel to client sites and other locations to conduct meetings, site visits, etc. will be required.

• Must be able to drive on an as-needed basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

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.

Benefits

Tetra Tech offers a basic core medical plan and our 401k retirement plan for this position.

The rate of pay for this position is $65.00/hour - $75.00/hour, 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.

Qualifications - External

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:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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Additional Information

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