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Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist
Contour Engineering, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening for a Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist.
Contour specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental/natural resource consulting, and construction materials testing services. Operating from our Georgia and Alabama offices, Contour's staff consists of qualified and experienced engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and geologists. Come and become a part of our family. We have a great benefits package including medical, dental, 401k match and much more.
Job Responsibilities
Your day as a Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist at Contour will be both challenging and rewarding. During which, you will have the opportunity to create lasting relationships with your team members. On a typical day, you can be expected to:
Conduct field work for wetland delineations, threatened species investigations, and plant community identification and mapping.
Conduct environmental due diligence inspections for industrial and commercial transactions, including standard Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards and prepare custom reports tailored to client-specific needs.
Conduct fieldwork such as surface water and groundwater sampling, soil and sediment sampling, monitoring well installation, contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.
Travel to facilities for site visits, including both local and non-local travel. Overnight travel would not be expected to exceed 25%.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Familiarity with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, UST, HSRA, and Brownfield projects and associated rules and regulations.
Support multiple projects and meet high quality standards on project deliverables.
Qualifications
Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
Proficiency with GPS and basic computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Ability and willingness to collaborate and support other team members by successfully working alongside others and contribute to overall team success.
Working knowledge of federal & state environmental regulations (Section 404 Clean Water Act, GAEPD USTMP, HSRA, Brownfield) and good research skills and abilities.
Strong oral & written communication skills, including strong proficiency in technical report writing with high attention to detail and quality.
Ability to deliver accurate, results oriented, high-quality, and timely work products with great attention to detail.
Effective self-starter with ability to demonstrate effective time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a dynamic work environment while maintaining high attention to detail and quality to meet deadlines within budget.
Familiarity with communicating to the client in business terms the environmental and regulatory liabilities and associated implications pertaining to the associated transaction.
Ability and willingness to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Engineer-in Training (EIT), Geologist-in-Training (GIT), and/or other applicable certifications.
40-hour HAZWOPER or 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
Willingness to go above and beyond and the flexibility to learn and perform duties outside of the job description.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside within commutable distance of our company location. Remote work or relocation assistance is not available for this role. Applications originating from outside the continental U.S. will NOT be considered.
Team: Environmental Department
Work Type: Salary
Location Type: onsite
Contour Engineering, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening for a Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist.
Contour specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental/natural resource consulting, and construction materials testing services. Operating from our Georgia and Alabama offices, Contour's staff consists of qualified and experienced engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and geologists. Come and become a part of our family. We have a great benefits package including medical, dental, 401k match and much more.
Job Responsibilities
Your day as a Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist at Contour will be both challenging and rewarding. During which, you will have the opportunity to create lasting relationships with your team members. On a typical day, you can be expected to:
Conduct field work for wetland delineations, threatened species investigations, and plant community identification and mapping.
Conduct environmental due diligence inspections for industrial and commercial transactions, including standard Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards and prepare custom reports tailored to client-specific needs.
Conduct fieldwork such as surface water and groundwater sampling, soil and sediment sampling, monitoring well installation, contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.
Travel to facilities for site visits, including both local and non-local travel. Overnight travel would not be expected to exceed 25%.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Familiarity with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, UST, HSRA, and Brownfield projects and associated rules and regulations.
Support multiple projects and meet high quality standards on project deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related accredited program is required.
- 1-4 years of related professional experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
Proficiency with GPS and basic computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Ability and willingness to collaborate and support other team members by successfully working alongside others and contribute to overall team success.
Working knowledge of federal & state environmental regulations (Section 404 Clean Water Act, GAEPD USTMP, HSRA, Brownfield) and good research skills and abilities.
Strong oral & written communication skills, including strong proficiency in technical report writing with high attention to detail and quality.
Ability to deliver accurate, results oriented, high-quality, and timely work products with great attention to detail.
Effective self-starter with ability to demonstrate effective time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a dynamic work environment while maintaining high attention to detail and quality to meet deadlines within budget.
Familiarity with communicating to the client in business terms the environmental and regulatory liabilities and associated implications pertaining to the associated transaction.
Ability and willingness to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass background and drug test and have a satisfactory driving record.
Engineer-in Training (EIT), Geologist-in-Training (GIT), and/or other applicable certifications.
40-hour HAZWOPER or 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
Willingness to go above and beyond and the flexibility to learn and perform duties outside of the job description.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside within commutable distance of our company location. Remote work or relocation assistance is not available for this role. Applications originating from outside the continental U.S. will NOT be considered.
Team: Environmental Department
Work Type: Salary
Location Type: onsite
