SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Senior Environmental Engineer     SUMMARY: This position provides technical support within the Environmental Engineering Department in Pittsburgh, PA. An M.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering is preferred. Primary activities will be to provide Senior Level support for the preparation of Feasibility Studies, Corrective Measure Studies, and selection of soil and groundwater remediation alternatives for government and industrial clients. The candidate may be requested to publish technical papers, and present at industry conferences. Day-to-day activities will be directed by the Environmental Engineering Department Manager.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:   ·  Provide support to on-going and new projects related to environmental remediation. Must be comfortable interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies. ·  Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinates detailed phases of technical work as part of a major project. Must be able to function with little direction to meet project goals. Must be able to take conceptual direction for project tasks and developed detail plans to complete task. ·  Competent to serve as a technical lead on large environmental projects. ·  Experienced at preparing proposals and technical reports. ·  Complete projects in accordance with the proposal schedule and budget. ·  Provide direction to staff personnel to complete project tasks and also mentor junior level technical support personnel. ·  Interface with Client Project Managers, government regulators, other contractors and other representatives. ·  Occasional overnight travel to locations within the continental United States is required.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: An MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. Candidates must have experience providing strong technical direction and support for environmental projects including the preparation of Remedial Action Plans, Feasibility Studies, and Corrective Measure Studies.   OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Candidates must have a broad knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation technologies. Candidates must possess knowledge to successfully perform environmental engineering activities including, site characterization, remediation technology selection, remediation system design, biological systems evaluation, chemical treatment design, as well as client and regulatory agency communication.   Candidates must be self-motivated, creative and have strong organizational, inter-personal communication, writing and presentation skills.   Computer skills must include Word and Excel. Ability to use Power Point is strongly desired.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Professional Registration (e.g., P.E.) is preferred.    LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.   REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability toperform routine engineering design calculations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The job will require, but not be limited to, the following physical requirements:   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.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   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.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Code : NUS/PGH/SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGI Division/Department : NUS Travel Required : Yes Skills : Engineering -> Environmental, Civil Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Engineering Occupation: Civil & Structural Engineering;Environmental and Geological Engineering Work Experience: 10+ to 15 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 5236 Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services–delivering the best solutions to meet our clients’ needs. In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, Tetra Tech offers clear solutions made possible with sound science, understanding, innovation, and industry-leading approaches. To be the premier worldwide consulting and engineering firm. Service Value Excellence Opportunity Tetra Tech will enhance the quality of life while creating value for customers, associates, investors, and ecosystem partners. Employees: 8,500 Revenue: $1.55 billion (FY 2007) NASDAQ Symbol: TTEK Corporate Office: 3475 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 351-4664 Geographic reach: 275 offices worldwide