Environmental Engineering Technician jobs in Chicago, IL

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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Your Role:

Tetra Tech, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineering or Environmental Science Intern for our Chicago, IL office to learn the general principles of environmental consulting and develop skills related to their program of study. The intern will work full-time during the summer and will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of areas in environmental consulting, including contaminated site assessment and remediation, natural resource management, emergency and disaster response, Brownfield redevelopment, environmental compliance, and waste management.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Records review.
• Data management and organization.
• Data analysis.
• Report writing and compilation.
• Opportunities for field work support such as environmental site assessments, multi-media sampling, and facility audits and inspections are also provided.
  

In addition, this position requires:

• Renting a vehicle through our company rental program, which has a minimum age requirement of 21
• Driving on a regular basis, therefore, passing a motor vehicle record background check.
• Maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Passing a criminal background check.

Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet software, and databases preferred.  
• Other relevant work experience a plus.

Education/Skills:

• Qualified candidate should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science or civil/environmental engineering program. 
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus. 

Physical Demands:

• Heavy lifting of field sampling and other equipment will be required. 
• Must meet physical demands of hazardous waste site work.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office.
• This position requires roughly 25% travel.
• Transportation for field work provided.
• Candidate may be exposed to various weather conditions while performing field work outdoors.

Tetra Tech offers a Basic Core Medical Plan and 401k. 

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.