Responder - Environmental Scientist, Engineer, Chemist - Junior Level in Denver, Colorado, United States

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.

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.

· Driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

· Passing a criminal background check

· This position requires up to 70% travel to support environmental emergency response situations throughout the Mountain Region of the U.S, on short notice, where you will be a part of field teams and provide technical support to EPA personnel at a range of site investigation and response sites.

· You must be able to mobilize for emergency response efforts from our warehouse in Arvada, CO within 2 hours when you are on-call. Periodic on-call support is up to two weeks per month.

· The ability to respond quickly, within a mandatory response time, is required.

· Work schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday. Includes evenings and weekends as necessary, 40+ hours/week.

· Overtime requirements: When necessary, including 12+ hours/day when in the field

· Night/weekend requirements: Yes

· Work locations: Primarily in our Denver, CO office with up to 70% field work at various locations. Some work occurs at off-site locations as necessary such as our equipment warehouse in Arvada, CO. This is not a remote position.

· Travel requirements: up to 70% travel

· This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion

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.

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 $56,000 - $65,000, 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.

The deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

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.

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 X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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