Chemical Engineer jobs in Austin, TX

Tetra Tech is actively pursuing a Chemical Engineer / Project Manager in our Austin, Texas or Jacksonville FL office. This position provides project management and technical support, primarily related to PFAS, on environmental characterization and remediation projects and proposals for federal, state, commercial and industrial clients. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Your Role :

The candidate will be responsibility for planning, execution, and management of complex projects and complex field programs. This position requires the ability to evaluate chemical distribution and transport through soils, groundwater, surface water, and sediment to reach sound technical conclusions and present/document findings in project reports using text, figures, graphs, etc. Candidate will plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as pilot tests and treatability studies, engineering designs, construction oversight, operation, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on projects.  Candidate will also manage scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects. They will perform components of projects in accordance with appropriate state and federal regulations.  This will require reviews of progress and evaluation of results.  The candidate will assist and/or lead in the preparation of proposals and deliverables.
Collaboration and mentoring are routine within Tetra Tech. Expect to work closely with other experienced professionals who will help integrate you into our culture, and in turn you will also be expected to work closely to mentor junior professionals to aid in their growth and development.

Qualifications :

•    Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.  Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
•    A minimum of 7 years of directly related professional experience with increasing responsibility in the environmental restoration consulting market (advanced degree may serve as 1 year of experience).
•    Fundamental understanding of Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Physical-Chemical Processes, Process Design, Chemical Kinetics, and Transport Processes.
•    Experience with assessment and cleanup governed by CERCLA on Federal projects highly desired.
•    Experience in working on PFAS investigation and/or treatment projects.

•    Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desired. PMP Certification a plus.
•    Fundamental understanding of sampling environmental media, which may include groundwater, soil, sediment, air, or biological tissue, is required.
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and develop both written technical documents and tabular presentation of data is required.
•    Proven ability to assist and/or lead preparation of key proposals and deliverables.
•    An understanding of future industry trends, strategic planning processes, and demonstrated success translating those to effective sales tactics.
•    40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is required. Other OSHA training is desirable.
•    Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s License in good standing.
•    Capable of performing fieldwork and traveling to conduct or oversee field activities.