Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Civil or Environmental Engineering Tech to our Landfill Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) team based in Upstate, NY.
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.
Position Summary:
Tetra Tech – Rochester, NY/Upstate NY is seeking a full-time remote field Environmental Technician with experience in landfill CQA. Construction projects will be managed and staffed through our Rochester and Middletown, NY offices. Project locations will be throughout New York, New Jersey, and other Northeast regions. Responsible for performing a variety of field and office support tasks under the direction and coordination of project managers and engineers. The position involves observing and documenting contractor activities related to utility construction, geosynthetic installation, and landfill gas system construction. Work is performed independently with guidance from designers and engineers. The role requires clear communication of observations to internal project teams and the relay of directions to contractors. Serves as the onsite representative for the project team, with primary contact being internal project staff.
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.
• Assist with the planning and preparation for various work assignments; maintain field and test equipment.
• Document field observations and record field test results.
• Complete and submit daily field reports, and communicate with project managers, engineers, and designers to promptly resolve construction issues.
• Perform construction observation and review construction work for compliance with technical specification and plans.
• Assist in the review of periodic payment applications.
• Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and 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.
• Implement safe work practices on field assignments.
• Train and support new staff in company policy and practice.
Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma.
• 3-10 years' experience in environmental construction services or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude and understanding of field equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience reading contract documents and confirm contract adherence to same.
• Experience with documenting the installation of landfill liners, covers, and leachate gas systems.
• Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from owners, contractors, and colleagues. Good overall communication skills in writing.
• Basic math skills for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication. Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, and other software as necessary to perform job functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates degree in related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee may work in the field for extended periods and may require extended travel away from home.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Work will be conducted primarily in an outdoor field environment and on occasion in the office. Outdoor work will involve potential exposure to various physical and chemical hazards of varying degree and type. This will include work under heat and cold stress and other adverse environmental conditions.
• Hearing protection may be necessary. Work may involve the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, and the employee must have physical clearance for PPE.
Additional Information: Due to the nature of the position being offered, this offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following:
• A background investigation. Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation.
• You will be required to drive on a regular basis for Company business you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. This offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check.
• You will be required to successfully pass a uranalysis drug screen. Tetra Tech Solid Waste East is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol business as such you will be subject to quarterly random drug screens where allowable by law.
• This offer is also contingent on valid proof of completed OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech.
• The job offered to you and its associated essential elements of work; you will be required to pass a comprehensive Medical Examination.
• If you have received any health and safety training relevant to this regulation previously, please provide copies of certificates documenting such training.
Pay: $25 to $35 an hour; commensurate with skill level, geography region, and experience.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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