Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Kuna Engineering; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects across Alaska. This role involves planning and executing field work, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in environmental sciences and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality environmental services while engaging with clients and regulatory agencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental science.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in environmental sciences or related field.
• Experience with environmental analyses and permit applications.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects and manage field sampling activities.
• Engage with clients on environmental programs and permitting.
• Provide regulatory support and coordinate with agencies.

Skills

Environmental Data Collection

Field Work Planning

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Analyses

Project Management

Client Engagement

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Environmental Scientist supports all aspects of the environmental program for Kuna Engineering and its clients throughout Alaska. The position will support clients on planning and executing environmental projects that may include field work, planning, and subsequent reporting. Primary activities will include various environmental data collection, field work planning, environmental permitting, and regulatory analyses or documentation according to client and project requirements. The Environmental Scientist shall work with the environmental team to plan environmental projects and schedules to meet client requirements. The individual shall also have an active role in business development and planning/writing proposals for new projects that involve environmental services.

Responsibilities

1. Technical planning and execution of environmental projects, including document authoring and completion.
2. Leadership of the environmental department team.
3. Leading field sampling and data collection projects, including managing other Kuna employees and/or subcontractors, and developing sampling and field plans.
4. Managing health and safety for field programs as assigned.
5. Working across multiple ongoing projects and environmental disciplines.
6. Engaging regularly with clients, especially on permitting and environmental programs.
7. Possessing subject matter expertise in water, air quality, remediation, or other environmental media.
8. Providing regulatory support and coordinating with local, state, and federal environmental agencies as necessary.
9. Offering technical expertise for environmental compliance or permitting projects/programs.
10. Explaining regulations, policies, or procedures clearly.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geology, engineering, chemistry, natural resource management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
2. 15 years of experience preferred.
3. Experience with preparing permit applications and performing environmental analyses for various media such as water, wetlands, air, RCRA, etc.
4. Experience with remedial site management, reporting, and analysis of options for site closure.
5. Experience performing field work, developing project work plans, and preparing reports.
6. Ability to maintain a safety-conscious work environment.
7. Demonstrating honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
8. Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
9. Strong organizational skills and systematic work approach.
10. Effective teamwork and professional communication skills, both written and spoken.

Competencies

1. Professional, self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative, and strategic thinker.
2. Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements.
3. Customer-focused, establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors/outdoors.

Noise level: Usually standard office environment.

Environment: Office setting with fieldwork at project sites outside.

Physical requirements: Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs; frequently sit, stand, walk, handle objects, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, see, taste, smell, and carry/lift weight.

Travel: May involve travel to remote areas using various transportation modes including snow machines, boats, small airplanes, and ATVs.