Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Austin, TX seeks an Environmental Scientist/Engineer or Geoscientist to perform compliance projects and help develop plans, permits and reports. You will conduct office and field work at multi‑media sites, develop spill prevention plans, and conduct audits and sampling under safety protocols.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil/Env. Engineering or Geology, 6+ years of Environmental Consulting, and a PE or PG license.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Geology required.
• 6+ years of environmental consulting experience preferred.
• Licensed P.E. or P.G. is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TRRP regulations and environmental permitting.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SPCCs, SWPPPs, NPDES permit applications and air permits.
• Conduct facility audits, field investigations and data collection.
• Manage sampling programs for storm water and industrial wastewater.
• Assist with due diligence, site assessments, and remediation planning.
• Develop plans, permit applications and technical reports for clients.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Field investigations

Technical report writing

Project teamwork

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Geology

Job description

As an Environmental Scientist/Engineer or Geoscientist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Austin, TX office you’ll conduct office and field activities related to environmental compliance projects and help develop plans, permit applications, and reports. You will perform compliance related work at multi-media facility sites which will include RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Title V. Duties may include

• Preparing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCCs), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit applications, industrial discharge permits, air permits, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting, and other compliance-related reporting.
• Conducting facility audits. Conducting field investigations, data collection, and site reconnaissance tasks, including sampling of a variety of environmental media.
• Managing, and occasional participation in, sampling programs for storm water and industrial wastewater.
• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Geology
• 6 + years of Environmental Consulting
• Licensed P.E. or P.G.
• Open to working on industrial sites and working within client-mandated safety protocols
• Strong knowledge and experience with TRRP. Knowledge of RRC regulations is a plus
• Due diligence, site assessment and investigation, soil and groundwater remediation, environmental permitting (stormwater, wastewater, RCRA), and environmental compliance (SPCC, annual reporting).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.