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Day: October 6, 2025

Job: Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist – Tetra Tech

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The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech’s Chicago, IL office is seeking an entry level Geologist / Environmental Scientist to perform site investigation and remediation. The selected candidate will support environmental investigations within field and office settings. This position may include a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 40 miles of the local Chicago, IL office.

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.

Your Role:

  • Completing field data collection activities, including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling.
  • Conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, as well as UST closure and corrective action investigations.
  • Logging and USCS classification of collected soil cores.
  • Field oversight and management of subcontractors during completion of geophysical surveys and private utility clearances; drilling and installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil gas probes; and excavation and other remedial activities.
  • Support in preparation of technical reports, including data tabulation, interpretation, and presentation within tables and figures.
  • Communication and interaction with vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related science field.
  • 1 – 3 years of environmental consulting or related experience. Previous experience with site investigations, remediation, or field sampling.
  • OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
  • Asbestos certification preferred but not required.
  • Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Must be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) is required.
  • Ability to perform field work in various seasonal conditions is required.
  • Ability to travel and perform field work (approx. 25-50% of field work required).
  • 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. 

Target salary range:  $55,000 to $65,000. 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.
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Internship: Mine Engineer – Peabody Energy

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https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/job/Wright-Mine-Engineer-Intern-WY-82732/1324243600

Req ID:  5284

City:  Wright

State:  WY

Country/Region:  US

Postal Code:  82732

Department:  Engineering

Site: N Antelope/Rochelle Mine

About the role:

Peabody is committed to attracting and retaining top talent and developing them as our next generation leaders. Peabody strives to achieve its mission by providing our employees with an empowered, collaborative work environment based on mutual trust and respect that emphasizes safe working conditions, rewards continuous improvement, innovation and creativity, and provides opportunities for job satisfaction and career advancement.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving and customer satisfaction, consider a career with Peabody. We are currently seeking Mine Engineer Interns for our 2026 Internship Program.

The Engineering Intern Program is a program intended to give Engineering (mining, mechanical, environmental, and electrical), students the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience within the organization and industry. The program is committed to provide a solid launch into the organization with opportunities to learn the business, expand on past experiences, demonstrate strong performance, add value with key assignments, and earn credibility.

Mine Engineer Intern duties will include:

  • Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values.
  • Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining maps for mine planning, quality evaluations, property control, obstacle mitigation and permitting for all active, proposed, and closed mining operations.
  • Assist with the development, design and communication of all necessary mine plan designs including longwall, continuous miner, etc.
  • Assist with developing reclamation schedule and designs necessary to return land to Post Mine Topography and achieve maximum bond release.
  • Conduct engineering calculations of volumetrics, short to mid-range mine planning and coal quality.
  • Accurately perform or assist in the gathering and recording of production and engineering data.
  • Assist in developing a schedule for associated mine plan designs to keep mine on schedule for uncovering the necessary coal and meeting required coal shipment quantities.
  • Assist the Engineering Department in the development of special projects and/or project management as needed.
  • Conduct safety observations and participate in safety audits.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Company

About you:

  • Pursuing a degree in Mining/Civil Engineering or other related area.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Currently residing in the US
  • Excellent communication, technical and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; energy; initiative; innovation; organizational, communication and decision making skills
  • Past work experiences as a summer intern is a plus
  • Candidates must be geographically mobile
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Physical Requirements:

  • Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift.
  • Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
  • Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
  • Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
  • Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.
  • Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during work shift. 
  • Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
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Job: Graduate Mine Engineer – Peabody Energy

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https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/job/Wright-Graduate-Mine-Engineer-WY-82732/1330220100

Req ID:  5337

City:  Wright

State:  WY

Country/Region:  US

Postal Code:  82732

Department:  Mining Engineering

About the role:

Peabody is committed to attracting and retaining top talent and developing them as our next generation leaders. Peabody strives to achieve its mission by providing our employees with an empowered, collaborative work environment based on mutual trust and respect that emphasizes safe working conditions, rewards continuous improvement, innovation and creativity, and provides opportunities for job satisfaction and career advancement.

We are currently seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Production team at our North Antelope Rochelle (NARM) Mine located in Wright, WY! 

Peabody NARM  has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

Graduate Engineers are normally responsible under professional supervision for contributions to broader projects around the mine. 

Job Description 

  • Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Missions and Values  
  • Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System 
  • Short, medium and long term mine planning activities 
  • Examine mining methods and equipment to improve performance 
  • Prepare drilling and blasting plans 
  • Monitor mine ventilation (if applicable) and provide other mine services 
  • Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements 
  • Other duties as assigned by the company 

About you:

  • This is an entry level position that requires basic/recent graduate level engineering knowledge. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required, preferably Mining, Civil, Electrical, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering. 
  • Prior internship experience in mining industry is strongly preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift 
  • Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles 
  • Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom 
  • Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA 
  • Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height 
  • Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders 
  • Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination 
  • Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs. 
  • Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area 
  • Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays) 
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