Environmental Project Engineer, Geologist or Scientist (Intermediate Level)

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an intermediate environmental professional with at least 5 years of field experience to manage projects at site locations and in the office. The role involves overseeing subcontractors, reviewing data, and preparing regulatory reports and cost proposals.

You will work with clients and regulators, coordinate with project teams, and ensure safety compliance while delivering planned site assessments and remedial actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field (ABET-accredited) with continuing education.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental field experience.
• Ability to pass background checks/testing for facility access/badges.
• Experience coordinating field tasks, data QA/QC, and client/regulator interaction.
• Knowledge of safety programs and HASP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee field tasks for environmental department projects.
• Enforce safety directives and promote safety culture on jobsites.
• Prepare plans and reports for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Review field data for accuracy and compare with regulatory criteria.
• Provide QA/QC checks of tables and figures prepared by staff.
• Obtain historical site information from regulatory files.
• Conduct weekly project status reviews with management.
• Assist with cost proposals and staffing coordination.
• Coordinate with PM and field staff on equipment and supplies.
• Maintain guidelines and specifications for safe operations.
• Provide technical support to engineering/environmental issues affecting schedules/budgets.
• Approve subcontractor invoices against quotes and work quantities.
• Coordinate site activities and HASP across projects.

Skills

Project management

Field scheduling

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering/science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an intermediate-level position requiring at least 5 years of experience in the environmental field. This position will involve both time in the field at project sites and time in the office. The employee may be assisted by entry-level scientists/geologists/engineers or technicians in completing field tasks, report figures, and summary tables. The employee is expected to oversee subcontractors and work in the field, as needed, to complete tasks. The employee will review field data for accuracy and interpret results against regulatory criteria to formulate recommendations. Interaction with clients and regulators will be required. May be requested to assist with obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes in preparing cost proposals. Responsible for preparing plans and reports for clients and regulatory agencies. Progression will require an employee to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the position they currently hold.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule and oversee field tasks for environmental department projects;
• Enforce and follow the dictates and recommendations of the Safety Department; Promote CEI's Safety Culture on the jobsite.
• Provide the preparation of Source Removal Plans, Site Assessment Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Monitoring Only Plan Reports, Post Active Remedial Monitoring Reports, Tank Closure Assessment Reports, Soil Management Plans, Soil Management Reports, Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans and Dust Control Plans.
• Review field data for accuracy, including groundwater sampling logs, calibration logs, boring logs, etc.;
• Provide QA/QC check of report summary tables and figures prepared by other staff members for accuracy;
• Obtain historical site information for projects through review of available electronic regulatory files;
• Perform a weekly review of the current status of each project with the Management Team, with a focus on major project status (current and upcoming);
• Assist with preparation of cost proposals;
• Coordinate staffing requirements or scheduling needs with PM;
• Coordinate with entry-level staff or technicians regarding maintaining field equipment and adequate field supplies;
• Maintain appropriate guidelines, policies, engineering standards, and specifications that are required for the safe and efficient operation of assigned projects;
• Provide technical assistance to the Construction Division to assist with engineering and/or environmental issues that may impact project schedules and budgets;
• Approve vendor and subcontractor invoices after comparing to quotes received and actual work quantities completed;
• Responsible for coordination of site activities;
• Coordinate with Safety Officer to ensure HASP is available for each project.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks;
• Exercise judgment on details of work;
• Make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives;
• Possess excellent writing and communication skills;
• Must be able to pass background checks/testing for airport and other county facility access/badges.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or closely-related discipline from an ABET-accredited curriculum, or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education

Experience: 5 Years Experience

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred

Certificates & Licenses:

• Driver's license

Other Requirements:

• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Course
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• 8-hr OSHA HAZWOPER supervisory certification (Levels II and III)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing, inspecting, or reviewing documents.
• Activities require the ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time and move about an office and/or work site the other half of the time.
• Occasional heavy lifting (30+ lb / 13.6+ kg) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is more common. Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).
• Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders, terrain)
• Frequent lifting (up to and including 30+ lbs / 13.6+ kg)
• Frequent bending, twisting, and standing
• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Other Physical Requirements: Must wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots in the field; may be necessary to wear protective eyewear; may be necessary to wear hearing protection; ability to travel by car.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, potentially during day and night shifts. Work may be performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in field situations.

This job description is subject to change at any time.