Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist Student (25047)

GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited.; Hanwell; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer/Geoscientist Student to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental testing and sampling, while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include field data collection, oversight of contractors, and preparation of technical reports. This position not only provides valuable practical experience but also contributes to meaningful environmental projects. If you're looking to make an impact and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering or geoscience.
• Experience in environmental sampling or hydrogeology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Field testing and sampling of various environmental media.
• Producing detailed documentation of field conditions and measurements.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Environmental sampling experience

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in geological engineering

Bachelor's degree in geoscience

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER / GEOSCIENTIST STUDENT

GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and in Ontario, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled Environmental Engineer/Geoscientist Student to join our team. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees that are multi-faceted and versatile with a variety of skills.

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer/Geoscientist Student in our Fredericton office.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geoscience, environmental engineering, hydrogeology or civil engineering.
• Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous environmental sampling or hydrogeology experience (via summer or co-op work terms) considered an asset.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word to tabulate data and prepare reports is required. Proficiency in other relevant software programs including AutoCAD, GIS, and Adobe Acrobat is considered an asset.

Main Duties:

• Field testing and sampling of soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, soil vapour and air.
• Measuring and recording field data using equipment, such as water quality meters, water level meters, oil/water interface probes, photoionization detectors, data loggers, GPS and survey gear.
• Sampling and quantifying potentially hazardous building materials.
• Oversight of drilling and general contractors during the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites.
• Oversight of well drilling contractors during water supply assessments.
• Working with and carrying heavy loads of equipment, supplies and environmental samples in adverse conditions (e.g., terrain, weather).
• Adhering to client and corporate health and safety protocols/procedures/practices.
• Producing detailed documentation of field conditions, measurements and observations to aid in the preparation of client deliverables (drawings/site plans, borehole/monitoring well logs, photo logs, written reports).
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and technical deliverables (e.g., environmental site assessment and remediation reports, hydrogeology / water supply assessment reports).
• Compilation, organization, and interpretation of laboratory data and regulatory criteria.
• Other duties as required.

Position:

• Co-op or Summer Student
• The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and will be responsible to have a vehicle for work.

Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/226

Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn’t for you, the next one might be!

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