Environmental Scientist – Geoscience and Water Quality

Freese and Nichols; Oklahoma City (OK); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Company cabins

Descripción de la vacante

Freese and Nichols seeks an Environmental Scientist – Geoscience and Water Quality to join our Environmental team in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. You will collaborate with experts in engineering, water quality, hydrology, stormwater planning, compliance monitoring and geosciences to deliver projects for federal, state and local government clients as well as private sector clients across Oklahoma, Texas, and the U.S.

Gulf Coast.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, urban planning, GIS, archaeology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of relevant environmental experience.
• Experience conducting environmental investigations, analyzing technical data and preparing environmental reports or regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency with field data collection and mapping equipment, including GIS and GPS technology.

Responsabilidades

• Manage small to medium environmental projects and support larger projects, coordinating technical tasks, schedules, budgets, project teams and deliverables.
• Apply expertise in Water Quality Services: NPDES regulations, MS4, construction and industrial programs.
• Apply expertise in Geoscience Services: environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups.
• Prepare scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications; identify opportunities to improve environmental processes and project delivery.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Project coordination

Field data collection

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

GIS

GPS

Descripción del empleo

Freese and Nichols is looking for an Environmental Scientist – Geoscience and Water Quality to join our Environmental team in Oklahoma City or Tulsa, Oklahoma . selected candidate will work closely with professionals in engineering, water quality, hydrology, stormwater planning, compliance monitoring, and geosciences to successfully deliver projects to FNI clients in our Central Plains Division. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for federal, state, and local government clients as well as private sector clients throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and along the U.S. Gulf Coast.What You’ll DoManage small to medium environmental projects and support larger projects, coordinating technical tasks, schedules, budgets, project teams and deliverablesApply your expertise in one or more of the following areas:Water Quality Services : Environmental water quality and stormwater compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations, including municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), construction and industrial programsGeoscience Services : Environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanupsConduct environmental studies, collect and analyze field data, interpret findings and prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, regulatory documentation and recommendationsEvaluate surface water quality standards, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), water quality monitoring data and best management practices (BMPs) to support environmental planning and regulatory complianceCoordinate field investigations, sampling activities, subcontractors and regulatory agency communications, applying sound technical judgment and reviewing work for quality and consistencyCollaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, demonstrating responsiveness, strong communication skills and a commitment to shared project goalsPrepare scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications while identifying opportunities to improve environmental processes and project deliveryQualificationsBachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, urban planning, GIS, archaeology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience4+ years of relevant environmental experienceExperience conducting environmental investigations, analyzing technical data and preparing environmental reports or regulatory documentationProficiency with field data collection and mapping equipment, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologyAbility to communicate technical findings through written reports, presentations and client meetings; travel to project sites as needed and perform fieldwork that may involve inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 poundsPreferredMaster's degree in environmental science, geology, biology or a related fieldProfessional certification or licensure in a relevant environmental or geoscience disciplineExperience with Clean Water Act regulatory programs, NPDES permitting, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, MS4 program administration, SWPPP development and compliance reportingExperience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, EPA Brownfields projects, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality risk-based corrective action requirements or Oklahoma Corporation Commission petroleum storage tank regulationsExperience conducting water quality and sediment sampling, biological monitoring, site inspections, soil boring and monitoring well investigations, or identifying appropriate BMPs and corrective actionsAbout Freese and NicholsAt the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work.Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.#LI-Hybrid