Environmental Scientist: Field Assessments & Proposals

UIC Commercial Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UMIAQ Environmental seeks an Environmental Scientist to provide comprehensive environmental consulting and engineering services. Responsibilities include planning and conducting environmental assessments, overseeing field operations, collecting and evaluating data, and preparing technical reports.

The role will perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments, develop scopes of work, and prepare budgets and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another Natural Science field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Meets Alaska DEC qualifications per 18 AAC 75.333.
• Knowledge of Alaska and federal environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA).
• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and remediation technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record.
• Experience with SPCC and SWPPP planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct environmental consulting and engineering activities, including data assessment, reporting, and overseeing field personnel.
• Perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments.
• Define scopes of service and prepare budgets and proposals.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; prepare concise reports.
• Collect environmental samples and ensure proper handling and documentation.
• Travel to project sites to perform fieldwork and supervise on-site activities.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including cost proposals and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Driving license

Field work in remote environments

HAZWOPER 40-hour training

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data collection/analysis

SPCC/SWPPP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Natural Science

Tools

MS Office

Access

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

gINT

MS Project

Job description

UMIAQ Environmental seeks an Environmental Scientist to provide comprehensive environmental consulting and engineering services. Responsibilities include planning and conducting environmental assessments, overseeing field operations, collecting and evaluating data, and preparing technical reports.

The role will perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments, develop scopes of work, and prepare budgets and proposals.