Environmental Engineer - Entry to Junior

Environmental Engineer - Entry to Junior

Position Summary The selected candidate will join a growing and energetic team supporting environmental projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. This is a great opportunity to be involved in all facets of environmental management.

• Support and lead field work for Federal and Private clients.
• Provide technical support to a long-term U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contract in the areas of site investigation, Brownfields redevelopment, removal assessment, data management, and emergency response.
• Work includes a broad range of site types from abandoned properties to mine sites, industrial/commercial facilities, orphaned wells, and spills with locations across Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Oversee and conduct multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections; use a range of field monitoring equipment; organize and review data; prepare reports and maps; review files; collect air monitoring data; provide training and exercise support; oversee contractors; manage tasks and projects; and provide related services.
• Perform tasks across multiple disciplines to bring about successful project completion.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of each project’s status and goals.
• Emergency response work includes mobilizing to spill or response sites and working with EPA and other parties to support air monitoring, sampling, communications support, and data management.

• B.S./B.A. degree in Environmental Engineering or other related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting.
• Ability to respond quickly during periodic on-call support, up to two weeks per month.
• Ability to travel, including overnight and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, analyze, and present technical material.
• Excellent writing skills that include the ability to read and assimilate technical and scientific information.
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask.
• Highly motivated, customer focused.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and under direct on-site supervision.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills.
• Strong educational and work foundation.

• Driving on a regular basis; passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Passing a criminal background check.

• Current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• 40-hour OSHA HAWOPER training.
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training.

• Hydrogeological investigations.
• Hazardous materials surveys (including asbestos, lead-based paint).
• Analytical data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Conceptual remedial action plans and remedial cost estimates.
• Phase I ESAs to ASTM or higher standards.
• Phase II ESAs.
• Mastery with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) is strongly desired.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is preferred but not required.

This position requires roughly 50% travel to support environmental emergency response situations throughout the Mountain Region, on short notice, where the applicant will be a part of field teams and provide technical support to EPA personnel at a range of site investigation and response sites.

• Walk on uneven terrain.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Wear and work in an air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Work periodic long days, including 12+ hours, especially when in the field, including evenings and weekends.
• Work outside in all weather conditions, both hot and cold and inclement weather.
• Work around or with chemical and biological hazards.
• Drive on a regular basis; passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

• Work schedule:
  
  Primarily Monday – Friday,…