Environmental Scientist

An Environmental Scientist at West Central Environmental Consultants (WCEC) and SET Environmental, Inc. is responsible to:

• Support environmental project work including investigation, remediation, sample collection, data analysis, while working alongside and supporting Project Managers, Senior Managers on multiple projects
• Assist Project Managers and Senior Managers with planning environmental permitting, investigation and remediation tasks
• Support completion of Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Coordinate and deliver on-schedule and on-budget tasks
• Coordinate and oversee the work of subcontractors
• Perform fieldwork which may include soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, biological sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
• Assist with writing and preparing environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, letters, and memorandums
• Perform office work which can include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts
• Perform report preparation, writing and review
• Complete detailed logs for test holes and monitoring wells
• Describe soil; soil descriptions and complete soil boring logs accurately
• Records and maintains detailed scientific field notes accurately
• Adheres to WCEC's quality assurance/quality control procedures
• Follows WCEC's health and safety policies, responsible for on-site safety
• Reduces data collected in the field and transfer to appropriate electronic format
• Active member of WCEC's Spill Response Team
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental related field
• Intermediate capabilities for use of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel
• Perform tasks with accuracy
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism with stakeholders involved on a project
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record that meets WCEC / SET safety and insurance standards
• Ability to participate successfully in the Company's drug and alcohol programs to meet client requirements