Environmental Scientist Intern

Job Description:

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time Environmental Scientist Intern based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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.

Your Role
The selected candidate will provide support on various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. This position will primarily support environmental investigations for a variety of contracts, including federal, state, local, and commercial clients. In this position you will be part of a project team. You will gain valuable data collection experience in the field, preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help junior staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests. Responsibilities will include:

• Field sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water and indoor air samples and other investigations.
• Assistance with report preparation.
• Preparation of sampling plans, interpretation of sample data and preparation of data summary reports.
• Regular maintenance and calibration of equipment used during field studies.
• Support other environmental studies.
• The position will require extensive outdoor work as well as overnight travel.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Able to work at least 24-40 hours per week (additional hours can be worked depending on candidate's availability).

In addition, the following is required:

• Background check

Degree / Certifications
Candidates must be working towards a degree in environmental science, geology, biology, environmental engineering, and/or geographic information systems (GIS). Candidates seeking other natural science or engineering degrees are also acceptable.

Work Environment
This position requires roughly 30-40% travel. This position will also require extensive outdoor work. Opportunities for limited travel within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska may also be available based on the candidate's ability to travel. You must be able to:

• Lift sample coolers and other equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Drive on a regular 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. 

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. 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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