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Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Engineer based in Helena, MT.
Position Summary
This position provides both field and office engineering support for environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects in Montana and other locations. Working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers, the candidate will assist with site characterization, remedial design, construction oversight, and regulatory coordination for contaminated sites — including petroleum/organic compounds, metals, asbestos, and other solid or hazardous wastes — and supports business development activities as needed. The position requires safe field practices, technical competence in data collection and analysis, clear written documentation, and effective communication with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Essential Job Functions
This position offers a great career growth opportunity for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities, while further building their career and practice in a diverse team capable of addressing contaminated sites from preliminary assessment to closure. 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 planning and execution of site characterization and investigation activities (drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, trenching, asbestos surveys, monitoring well installation, and geophysical surveys).
- Collect, log, and QA/QC field data and samples; maintain chain-of-custody, field notes, and health & safety documentation.
- Support laboratory testing coordination and review laboratory data for consistency, data quality, and preliminary interpretation.
- Assist in development of remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and reclamation plans under senior staff guidance.
- Perform basic engineering analyses and calculations to support contaminant mass balance, simple fate-and-transport screening, contaminant delineation, and daylighting of conceptual site models.
- Prepare technical deliverables including field reports, boring and sampling logs, figures, tables, data summaries, and portions of regulatory submittals.
- Provide construction oversight and documentation during remedial and reclamation activities (daily observation, subcontractor coordination, inspection reports, and conformance checks).
- Support preparation of cost estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for remediation and environmental services; participate in client meetings and site visits to develop business opportunities.
- Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance tasks; prepare or contribute to permit applications, notifications, and regulatory correspondence.
- Follow and promote strict health, safety, and environmental procedures on site (including OSHA and project-specific H&S plans); participate in safety briefings and maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain project schedules, track field and lab deliverables, and provide timely updates to project managers.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, clients, and regulators; escalate technical or safety issues to senior staff.
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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil engineering with environmental emphasis, geological engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
- 0-5 years relevant experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Good communication skills and a desire to interact with clients, project team members, and contractors, both in the field and in the office.
- Ability to complete projects by required deadlines.
- Effective teamwork skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
- Willingness to travel to remote and/or international sites and work in variable field conditions.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with environmental field procedures (sampling, monitoring well installation, asbestos surveying), chain-of-custody, and laboratory QA/QC.
- Experience with mine reclamation, large earth work projects, multi-disciplinary teams, on-site construction oversight, environmental sampling, reporting, computer aided drafting (especially AutoDesk Land Desktop and Civil Design), computer modeling, and cost estimating.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certification with current 8-hour refresher.
- Professional engineering license in environmental engineering.
Physical Requirements
- Walk around project sites in all types of terrains, including steep slopes and other difficult terrain.
- Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
Work Environment
- Field work may be conducted on difficult terrain and sometimes under harsh weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Air travel to field project sites outside Montana may be required.
Additional Information
- This full-time position requires roughly 50% travel.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
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.
Benefits
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Salary Range for this position is $54,000 - $79,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
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.
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 25,000 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.
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.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Engineer based in Helena, MT.
Position Summary
This position provides both field and office engineering support for environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects in Montana and other locations. Working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers, the candidate will assist with site characterization, remedial design, construction oversight, and regulatory coordination for contaminated sites — including petroleum/organic compounds, metals, asbestos, and other solid or hazardous wastes — and supports business development activities as needed. The position requires safe field practices, technical competence in data collection and analysis, clear written documentation, and effective communication with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Essential Job Functions
This position offers a great career growth opportunity for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities, while further building their career and practice in a diverse team capable of addressing contaminated sites from preliminary assessment to closure. 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 planning and execution of site characterization and investigation activities (drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, trenching, asbestos surveys, monitoring well installation, and geophysical surveys).
- Collect, log, and QA/QC field data and samples; maintain chain-of-custody, field notes, and health & safety documentation.
- Support laboratory testing coordination and review laboratory data for consistency, data quality, and preliminary interpretation.
- Assist in development of remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and reclamation plans under senior staff guidance.
- Perform basic engineering analyses and calculations to support contaminant mass balance, simple fate-and-transport screening, contaminant delineation, and daylighting of conceptual site models.
- Prepare technical deliverables including field reports, boring and sampling logs, figures, tables, data summaries, and portions of regulatory submittals.
- Provide construction oversight and documentation during remedial and reclamation activities (daily observation, subcontractor coordination, inspection reports, and conformance checks).
- Support preparation of cost estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for remediation and environmental services; participate in client meetings and site visits to develop business opportunities.
- Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance tasks; prepare or contribute to permit applications, notifications, and regulatory correspondence.
- Follow and promote strict health, safety, and environmental procedures on site (including OSHA and project-specific H&S plans); participate in safety briefings and maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain project schedules, track field and lab deliverables, and provide timely updates to project managers.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, clients, and regulators; escalate technical or safety issues to senior staff.
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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil engineering with environmental emphasis, geological engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
- 0-5 years relevant experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Good communication skills and a desire to interact with clients, project team members, and contractors, both in the field and in the office.
- Ability to complete projects by required deadlines.
- Effective teamwork skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
- Willingness to travel to remote and/or international sites and work in variable field conditions.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with environmental field procedures (sampling, monitoring well installation, asbestos surveying), chain-of-custody, and laboratory QA/QC.
- Experience with mine reclamation, large earth work projects, multi-disciplinary teams, on-site construction oversight, environmental sampling, reporting, computer aided drafting (especially AutoDesk Land Desktop and Civil Design), computer modeling, and cost estimating.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certification with current 8-hour refresher.
- Professional engineering license in environmental engineering.
Physical Requirements
- Walk around project sites in all types of terrains, including steep slopes and other difficult terrain.
- Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
Work Environment
- Field work may be conducted on difficult terrain and sometimes under harsh weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Air travel to field project sites outside Montana may be required.
Additional Information
- This full-time position requires roughly 50% travel.
- Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
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.
Benefits
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Salary Range for this position is $54,000 - $79,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
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.
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 25,000 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.
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.
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Align your credentials to Tetra Tech's project focus
Tetra Tech's environmental work spans remediation, PFAS response, and water infrastructure. Tailor your resume to reflect experience in those disciplines specifically, as generalist environmental backgrounds are harder to match to open requisitions.
Target offices tied to federal contracts
Tetra Tech does significant work for federal agencies like the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers. Roles on those project teams often have more predictable hiring timelines, which gives you a cleaner window to initiate sponsorship paperwork before critical deadlines.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Engineer roles
Not every Tetra Tech posting gets equal recruiter attention. Use Migrate Mate to surface Environmental Engineer openings where sponsorship is explicitly part of the role's hiring profile, so you're applying where your visa situation is already accounted for.
Document your professional engineer licensure progress
Many of Tetra Tech's Environmental Engineer roles require or prefer PE licensure. Having your EIT certification and state exam schedule documented signals long-term commitment to the role, which strengthens both your candidacy and the employer's willingness to invest in sponsorship.
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Find Environmental Engineer at Tetra Tech JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers. The company operates across environmental consulting, remediation, and infrastructure sectors that regularly require specialty occupation workers. Sponsorship decisions are typically made at the business unit level, so your best path is to confirm willingness during the offer negotiation stage rather than assuming it based on company-wide policy alone.
How do I apply for Environmental Engineer jobs at Tetra Tech?
Applications go through Tetra Tech's careers portal at tetratech.com. Search by job function and location, then apply directly to posted requisitions. You can also find Environmental Engineer openings at Tetra Tech that are filtered for visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where international candidates are explicitly being considered, saving you time spent on postings where sponsorship isn't on the table.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Environmental Engineer roles?
Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visas for Environmental Engineer positions. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican engineers and tends to involve less paperwork than H-1B. H-1B is the standard long-term path for non-TN-eligible candidates in specialty occupation roles.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for Environmental Engineer candidates needing sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field is the baseline. Tetra Tech frequently hires for project-specific skills including remediation design, NEPA compliance, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. Professional Engineer licensure or active EIT status is a competitive differentiator. For sponsorship-eligible roles, demonstrated technical depth in at least one of Tetra Tech's core service areas strengthens your petition's specialty occupation classification under H-1B standards.
How long does the sponsorship process take for an Environmental Engineer starting at Tetra Tech?
Timeline depends on your visa type. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS can take up to 90 days, so apply early. H-1B standard processing runs several months; premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. TN status for Canadian citizens can be obtained at the border the same day with proper documentation. Build your target start date around these windows and confirm which processing path Tetra Tech will use before signing an offer.
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