Senior Environmental Consultant (Finance)
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Environmental Consultant (Part-Time) to our Environmental Consulting team, with flexibility to be based remotely but reporting to our Virginia Beach, Virginia office. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced professional to provide strategic expertise and technical leadership on a consulting basis, while supporting a diverse range of client projects.
Your Role:
• Provide consulting services on environmental compliance, permitting, risk assessment, and toxicology projects.
• Advise clients on regulatory requirements and best practices to support sustainable and cost-effective project outcomes.
• Offer subject matter expertise in environmental health, water quality, toxicology, and laboratory operations.
• Support environmental data review, sampling plans, quality assurance, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to deliver innovative, tailored solutions.
• Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets.
• Mentor staff and contribute to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support communication and outreach activities with clients, stakeholders, and communities.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
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.
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.
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.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (required; advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, toxicology, or related disciplines.
• Professional certifications in environmental compliance, auditing, or toxicology (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) clients, including Navy, Air Force, Army, or Coast Guard projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical staff, senior leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with environmental or compliance software is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, approximately 10-15%.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Physical Demands: Must be able to perform standard office duties including extended use of a computer, attend meetings, and participate in occasional site visits. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: Primarily remote or office-based consulting with occasional travel to client sites, team meetings, and professional forums. Travel may include domestic locations with variable site and environmental conditions.
Language & Communication Skills:
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Ability to present technical material clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Other Skills:
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Mathematical skills for data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Windows.
• Specific software proficiency required and/or preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required); familiarity with environmental compliance or data management software is a plus.
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.
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 30,000 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
- Organization: 178 TTS
