Environmental Scientist​/Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC
103 Trade Zone Dr
Suite 32
West Columbia, SC 29170, USA

• Medical insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Columbia office of Schnabel is seeking an environmental scientist or engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

• Coordinate and collect field data working within a project team environment;
• Participate in OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training, other task-specific training, and site-specific safety training;
• Collect water, soil and air samples in accordance with field training and procedures;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot groundwater sampling equipment including peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps and water quality meters.
• Observe drilling activities related to sampling including soil/rock logging, direct push technology, and installation of monitoring wells;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot other field equipment including handheld GPS devices, 4-gas meters, FIDs, PIDs and related equipment;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot Aggressive Fluid Vapor Recovery (AFVR) mobile remedial equipment for petroleum releases.
• Manage samples for laboratory analyses including labelling, preservation, custody documentation and shipping/transport;
• Perform delegated office assignments from project managers related to data compilation, assessment and report preparation;
• Perform field and office assignments related to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessment, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, groundwater investigations; and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Summarize and interpret environmental data within maps and tables; and
• Perform technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports;

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Environmental Engineering is preferred, or:
• 0-3 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Mechanical-minded; enjoys field work and working with hands.
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work, work outside of normal business hours, and overnight travel; and
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc.)
• 40-hr HAZWOPER or other OSHA certifications
• Licensed Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Inspector is highly sought

The compensation range for this position is between $57,200 to $86,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

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