Junior Environmental Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for monitoring and providing technical supervision of field activities related to environmental investigation and remediation, ensuring quality and compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Participation in multidisciplinary and challenging projects 2. Company recognized by GPTW and technical leadership 3. Collaboration and appreciation of diversity **Join our team of specialists!** We are seeking a **Junior Environmental Specialist**, with a degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, and/or related fields, and experience in **environmental investigation and remediation**, to work **in Salvador/BA** in an **on-site format.** We are recognized by **GPTW (Great Place To Work)** as one of the best companies to work in South America and for the technical credibility of our projects **\#LeadingWithScience**. At Tetra Tech, people collaborate and work on multidisciplinary and challenging projects. Here, we respect and value diversity. **Objective** Responsible for monitoring and providing technical supervision of field activities related to environmental investigations and remediation, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with clients and subcontractors. **Your main responsibilities will include:** * Technical monitoring and supervision of field activities, including investigative drilling, water and soil sampling, installation and monitoring of monitoring wells, supporting topography, in-situ testing, and other technical interventions related to the GAC; ensuring compliance with safety procedures, QA/QC, and applicable standards. * Coordination and management of field teams and subcontractors: service planning, verification of technical compliance, performance control, and resource management. * Acting as the technical interface with the client: conducting meetings, scope updates, clarifying technical questions, and aligning deliverables. * Consolidation, QA/QC, and interpretation of field data and analytical results; preparation of potentiometric maps, cross-sections, and contaminant plumes. * Preparation and presentation of technical documents: reports for various GAC phases, executive presentations, consolidated spreadsheets, and technical proposals. * Development of remediation projects and preliminary studies (e.g., treatability tests, bench-scale tests), oversight of remediation solution implementation, and evaluation of technical alternatives. **We expect you to have:** * Proven experience in environmental investigation and remediation projects, including fieldwork and coordination/supervision activities. * Experience managing subcontractors and direct client interaction. * Practical knowledge of specialized software in the field (e.g., AquiferTest, AutoCAD, EQuIS or equivalent tools), along with familiarity with analysis and geoprocessing tools. * Ability to consolidate and interpret analytical data and develop clear, consistent technical reports. * Availability to work in the state of Bahia and travel as required. * Valid Category B driver’s license. * Advanced English (technical reading and communication) **Preferred qualifications:** * Active CREA/CRQ registration **Education:** Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, and/or related fields * **Benefits:** Health insurance plan with no monthly fee and co-payment; Dental insurance plan; Meal or food allowance; Life insurance; Pharmacy network agreements; Extended maternity and paternity leave; Zenklub; Gym reimbursement; Childcare allowance; In-house English course; Home-office allowance (for hybrid and remote positions); 40-hour weekly work schedule; Partnerships with businesses across various sectors.