Senior Consultant, Emerging Contaminants

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to join our growing emerging contaminants assessment and remediation practice. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who is ready to take a leadership position supporting technically challenging projects, building trusted client relationships, and helping grow a dynamic practice focused on PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Based in our Superior, Colorado office with hybrid/remote flexibility, this position will provide technical support to a diverse range of clients on projects across the country. In addition to delivering high-quality technical work, the successful candidate will play an important role in business development efforts by helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges and identifying opportunities to expand our services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with talented teams, and making a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving area of environmental consulting.

Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the August 12, 2026 deadline.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical leadership and project support for emerging contaminants on assessment and remediation projects nationwide.

• Develop sound, innovative, and cost-effective technical approaches to address complex client challenges.

• Independently manage and contribute to large, high-visibility projects.

• Prepare and review work plans, proposals, technical memoranda, reports, and other deliverables.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.

• Support proposal development, capture planning, and business development activities.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and help identify new opportunities for growth.

• Assist clients in navigating regulatory and technical issues related to PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

• Provide constructive peer review and technical mentorship to junior staff.

• Stay current on evolving regulatory, technical, and market trends affecting the environmental industry.

• Represent the firm through client engagement, industry events, presentations, and other professional activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, geosciences, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in PFAS, emerging contaminants, site assessment, remediation, or related environmental services.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and technical trends affecting the environmental marketplace.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and technical reporting.

• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, or opportunity pursuit.

• Ability to think strategically and develop practical, results-oriented solutions.

• Experience mentoring junior professionals and contributing to team development.

• Professional credibility as a trusted technical advisor and problem solver.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional license in corresponding discipline is preferred (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, etc.) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months.

Physical Requirements:

• Office work will include extended periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer and other office equipment.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Based out of our Superior, CO office with the potential of a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 30 miles of the local office. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.

• Occasional travel to project sites and meeting with clients (approx. <25% of travel required).

Additional Information:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.

• Work will be performed in primarily an office setting, but will require travel to meet with clients, and occasional project site visits.

Target salary range: $120,000 to $140,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• 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:

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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: 117 ECS