Environmental Scientist - Compliance and Permitting

Overview

This position could be located in the Denver, CO area or Las Vegas, NV area. Regular site visits will be required for this role, up to 50% travel.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our Private Sector Enterprise has an immediate opening for a full-time entry-level scientist or engineer to join our Compliance and Permitting team. We are seeking a motivated, achievement-oriented individual who can help us fulfill our commitment to deliver client success on each and every project we undertake. You will work with and be mentored by nationally recognized, senior technical staff.

• Assisting with environmental studies, permitting, and compliance reviews.
• Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Conducting regulatory research
• Technical writing of permitting documents and project delivery.
• Collecting field data, auditing and documenting field activities.
• Communicating environmental requirements directly to the project team and/or client.
• Performing data collection and documentation related to field activities such as site investigation (soil and groundwater), and site inspections.
• Performing project site visits outside the office, including commercial and industrial facilities.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical memoranda and reports related to compliance and permitting.
• Working independently and with teams to complete assignments with other team members in a virtual platform.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support regional and national client teams.
• Interacting and communicating directly with clients on behalf of Brown and Caldwell

• BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Material Science) or BS Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry)
• 0-5 years of experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic computer skills required
• Permitting and compliance experience preferred with knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Self-starter, results oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Current driver's license and good driving record
• Willingness to travel up to 50% - 75% of the time
• 40-hour HazWOPER certification a plus
• Willing to work occasional overtime and/or off-hours as needed
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and wear required safety equipment
• Ability to stand for several hours and to operate a BC Pickup Truck to access jobsites

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. Location A: $58,000 - $79,000.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. See our full list of benefits.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 52 offices and over 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. We strive to be the company of choice to clients who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with applicable laws.