Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an intern (Sophomore level or above) focused on their pursuit of Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in engineering or similar education (availability to start in May/June 2025) with interest in landfill construction oversight. This role will be based in and around project sites in Milwaukee or Southern Wisconsin.
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 500 million lives around the world.
Tetra Tech Company is an engineering and environmental science firm specializing in services to the solid waste industry and environmental consulting to commercial, industrial, and municipal entities.
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Being leaders in our fields of practice by providing the highest quality environmental and engineering from project conception to completion.
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Developing and maintaining relationships for life with our clients by focusing on superior client service, responsiveness and cutting-edge technical expertise.
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Developing relationships for life with our employees by providing a rewarding and challenging work environment that encourages innovation and a strong passion for their profession.
Your role:
Tetra Tech – Green Bay has a full-time remote field position available for an environmental technician, specializing in landfill construction quality assurance (CQA). The construction projects will be managed and staffed out of our Green Bay or Madison office; however, this role will be based out of Milwaukee or Southeastern Wisconsin. Actual project locations will be throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Responsible for a variety of field and office support roles under the direction of more experienced personnel. Position requires direction from Senior Technician, Field Manager, Engineer, or Project Manager. Perform tasks with input and guidance from more experienced personnel. Work under supervision from others. Primary contact is with internal project teams.
- Assist with specific office, testing, or field assignments under the direction of senior technicians, field managers, engineers, or project managers.
- Assist with the planning and preparation for various work assignments, maintain field and test equipment, document data in an orderly fashion and perform field monitoring and analyses in accordance with established protocols.
- Perform field work including but not limited to collection of samples and data.
- Operate field equipment and construction equipment.
- Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist.
- Order job-specific supplies, maintain field activities log, record field measurements, and complete sample documentation.
- Assist with technical research as required.
- Assist with construction services as required.
- Implement safe work practices on field assignments.
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- Required to work the same schedule as contractor (various hours up to 60+ hours a week).
Qualifications:
- Pursuit of Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Recommended in an engineering or science discipline.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Basic AutoCAD knowledge.
- Must have or quickly develop good inter-personal skills to interface with team members. Must be able or very quickly learn how to work on project teams.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
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: 209 SWE
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