Project to Senior Hydrogeologist

Tetra Tech EM Inc., a leading environmental consulting firm, is looking for a Project to Senior Hydrogeologist in our San Diego, CA office to support CERCLA projects in California. Responsibilities include providing technical support for TCRAs, RIs, FSs, PPs, and RODs under CERCLA. Candidate will perform and manage field work, acquisition and interpretation of data, development of recommendations, cost estimates, remedial designs, and preparation of reports. Candidate will interact with clients and regulatory agencies, and manage budgets.  Experience in groundwater remediation or water resource development with knowledge of groundwater flow dynamics and contaminant transport. Combination of field applications and computer modeling preferred. Desirable to have practical knowledge of traditional and innovative remediation techniques in a variety of geologic settings, with an understanding of multiple disciplines within the environmental field including air quality, soil mechanics, hazardous materials or hazardous waste. Experience with federal cleanup programs such as CERCLA and TSCA. Recent experience in preparing RIs, FSs, PPs, and RODs preferred.  The ideal candidate will have the following skills: Aquifer testing, understanding of structural and soil matrix controls on groundwater flow, production well field and monitoring system design, surface water hydrology and groundwater recharge/discharge analysis, geochemical and biological controls on solute transport, understanding of applicable California and federal regulations. You must have strong technical writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment with team members from different disciplines, and manage fast-paced work. You must have 5 to 8 years of applied experience.  BS in hydrogeology or structural field geology with groundwater training required. MS preferred. Must be a registered geologist in California.  To apply, submit your resume and cover letter on-line at www.tetratech.com/careers and search for Job ID# EMI-SD-106.  EEO/AA