Staff Environmental Engineer

GeoEngineers Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer to perform fieldwork, collect environmental data, and assist in project management. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of environmental consulting or related professional experience.
• Familiarity with environmental field investigation preferred.
• Commitment to safety and completion of OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work to collect environmental data (soil, sediment, groundwater).
• Prepare field reports and logs, evaluate environmental data.
• Assist project managers with environmental permit applications and cleanup documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Microsoft Access

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

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As a Staff Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible for performing field work to collect environmental data (soil, sediment, groundwater and vapor), performing oversight of cleanup construction, preparing field reports and logs, evaluating and interpreting environmental data, and assisting project managers in preparation of cleanup and design documents including work plans, reports, plans and specifications and engineers estimates.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Observe and document field explorations and collect environmental data (soil, sediment, groundwater, stormwater, wastewater and vapor). Field explorations may include drilling and test pitting to collect soil samples, sediment grab sampling and coring, monitoring well installation and collection of samples from varying environmental media (groundwater, wastewater, stormwater, etc.).
• Oversight and documentation of construction activities including remedial excavation and/or construction, stormwater and wastewater system installation, operations and maintenance of remediation, stormwater and wastewater systems and site restoration activities.
• Manage logistics needed to complete the fieldwork and coordinate with analytical laboratory to order sample collection containers, completing sample chain of custody forms, and packaging and delivering samples to the lab.
• Communicate with team members, clients, regulators and contractors, as needed to complete the fieldwork.
• Independently produce detailed, accurate field reports and field logs (boring and test pit exploration logs) to document the fieldwork.
• Organize collected environmental data using spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) or a database (SQL, Microsoft Access) and compare results to site-specific cleanup or regulatory levels.
• Develop figures and tables to present environmental data working with GeoEngineers' Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) teams.
• Assist project managers in evaluating and interpreting environmental data and performing engineering/scientific analysis and calculations.
• Assist project managers with preparation of environmental permit applications and cleanup documents including technical memorandums, formal reports and design (design drawings, specifications and engineer estimate).
• Ensure that project deliverables are submitted to the project manager in a timely manner and are completed as estimated.
• Essential duties and responsibilities may vary based on projects.
  
  

**Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering. Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field strongly preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of environmental consulting or related professional experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with environmental field investigation (soil, sediment, groundwater and vapor) and oversight of cleanup construction preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and compile accurate field data and observations.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Works well independently and collaboratively as part of project teams and GeoEngineers' environmental group.
• Strong verbal and written communication and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Commitment to safety. Completion of 40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training preferred.
  
  

**Physical Requirements/Work Environment**

All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.

All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.

Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities an

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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