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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior to Mid-Level Environmental Scientist based in Kansas City, MO.
Position Summary
The selected candidate will provide support on various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. This position will primarily support soil and groundwater investigations and removal activities at Superfund sites located throughout EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska). However, work on other sites throughout the US may also be required. Overnight travel to support projects outside the Kansas City area will be required.
In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, in some cases as a project manager and in other cases as project support staff. You will have opportunities to obtain licenses and certifications to conduct asbestos and lead related work if desired and do not currently have. You will gain valuable data collection experience in the field, while managing project budgets and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help junior staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests.
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:
- Prepare reports including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), and other various environmental sampling reports
- Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air samples
- Interpret sample data and prepare data summary reports
- Potentially support environmental studies including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and mold and radon assessments
- Communicate and interact with project clients, property owners, vendors, and subcontractors
- Oversee and manage subcontractors related to site assessment activities including but not limited to laboratories, drillers and direct-push technology subcontractors
- Support proposal and cost estimate development
- Communicate and coordinate projects with existing clients
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 60 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 Natural Sciences (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, etc.) or Engineering
- Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training. If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field
- 2-4+ years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing for hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Highly motivated and customer focused
- Work well in a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills
In addition, the following is required:
- Passing a criminal background check
- Driving 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
- Experience with environmental sampling work, including soil ground water, soil vapor, and air
- Report writing experience
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift sample coolers and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Wear a full-face respirator
- Complete an annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
This full-time position requires roughly 25-35% travel. Work is mainly performed in the Kansas City office; however, overnight travel to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout Midwest and occasionally nationwide will be required. This position will require some outdoor work within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions, with opportunities to support projects throughout the country. Projects outside the Kansas City area will require overnight travel.
Additional Information
Work schedule will vary based on field work scheduled; office work will be conducted during standard business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Overtime may be required during field sampling events. This in-office position is primarily desk work in our Kansas City office. Approximately 25-35% overnight travel is required to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout the Midwest and occasionally nationwide. This position requires driving 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.
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. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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 Junior to Mid-Level Environmental Scientist based in Kansas City, MO.
Position Summary
The selected candidate will provide support on various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. This position will primarily support soil and groundwater investigations and removal activities at Superfund sites located throughout EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska). However, work on other sites throughout the US may also be required. Overnight travel to support projects outside the Kansas City area will be required.
In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, in some cases as a project manager and in other cases as project support staff. You will have opportunities to obtain licenses and certifications to conduct asbestos and lead related work if desired and do not currently have. You will gain valuable data collection experience in the field, while managing project budgets and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help junior staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests.
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:
- Prepare reports including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), and other various environmental sampling reports
- Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air samples
- Interpret sample data and prepare data summary reports
- Potentially support environmental studies including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and mold and radon assessments
- Communicate and interact with project clients, property owners, vendors, and subcontractors
- Oversee and manage subcontractors related to site assessment activities including but not limited to laboratories, drillers and direct-push technology subcontractors
- Support proposal and cost estimate development
- Communicate and coordinate projects with existing clients
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 60 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 Natural Sciences (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, etc.) or Engineering
- Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training. If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field
- 2-4+ years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing for hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Highly motivated and customer focused
- Work well in a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills
In addition, the following is required:
- Passing a criminal background check
- Driving 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
- Experience with environmental sampling work, including soil ground water, soil vapor, and air
- Report writing experience
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift sample coolers and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Wear a full-face respirator
- Complete an annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
This full-time position requires roughly 25-35% travel. Work is mainly performed in the Kansas City office; however, overnight travel to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout Midwest and occasionally nationwide will be required. This position will require some outdoor work within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions, with opportunities to support projects throughout the country. Projects outside the Kansas City area will require overnight travel.
Additional Information
Work schedule will vary based on field work scheduled; office work will be conducted during standard business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Overtime may be required during field sampling events. This in-office position is primarily desk work in our Kansas City office. Approximately 25-35% overnight travel is required to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout the Midwest and occasionally nationwide. This position requires driving 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.
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. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field
- Experience with environmental sampling, field investigation, and laboratory data interpretation
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
- Proficiency with ArcGIS, environmental databases, and technical report writing
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field sites as required
Tips for Your Environmental Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to site-specific work
Hiring managers scan for direct experience with field sampling, soil or water testing, and regulatory reporting. Call out the specific environmental media you've worked with and any Phase I or Phase II site assessment experience you can claim.
List your certifications prominently
Credentials like 40-Hour HAZWOPER, NEPA compliance training, or a professional geologist license often appear as hard requirements in job postings. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to hunt.
Filter openings by regulatory framework
Many environmental scientist roles are built around a specific law, such as RCRA, CERCLA, or the Clean Water Act. Search using those acronyms alongside your job title to surface roles that match your exact compliance background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical narrative for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a remediation project or a regulatory submittal from start to finish. Prepare two or three concise project stories that show your role in sampling design, data interpretation, and agency communication.
Negotiate your offer around field versus office split
Compensation in environmental consulting often includes per diem, vehicle allowances, and overtime from field weeks. Before accepting, ask about the expected field-to-office ratio and how those allowances are structured so you can compare offers accurately.
Environmental Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental scientists?
The companies hiring the most environmental scientists right now include Terracon Consultants, GSI Environmental, and GHD, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Environmental consulting firms and federal contractors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many environmental scientist jobs are remote?
About 16% of environmental scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because fieldwork is central to many positions. Data analysis, regulatory review, report writing, and GIS mapping are the sub-areas most likely to support a remote or hybrid arrangement.
How do you become an environmental scientist?
You become an environmental scientist by earning a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a closely related field, then gaining hands-on experience through internships, field technician roles, or government agency work. Earning certifications such as 40-Hour HAZWOPER and developing proficiency with GIS software and regulatory frameworks strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many senior roles expect a master's degree or professional licensure.
How do you get hired as an environmental scientist with little experience?
You can get hired as an environmental scientist with little experience by targeting entry-level field technician or environmental analyst roles at consulting firms, which routinely hire recent graduates for sampling and monitoring work. Highlight any relevant coursework, research projects, or lab experience on your resume. Obtaining your 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification before applying removes a common barrier employers cite for junior candidates.
What does the environmental scientist interview process look like?
The environmental scientist interview process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your technical background and regulatory knowledge, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a project manager and a senior scientist. You can expect technical questions about sampling protocols, data quality objectives, and specific regulations. Some firms ask candidates to review a mock data set or outline an approach for a hypothetical site investigation.
Where can I find and apply to environmental scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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