What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist/Environmental Scientist/Environmental Engineer (Ann Arbor, MI) position at LimnoTech?
Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference.
LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering and science firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints.
At LimnoTech, our values are to: honor the science, lead through innovation, act through partnership, commit to the long-term, and pursue big, bold actions. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment?
LimnoTech has an opportunity for an early career environmental scientist or engineer to help meet ongoing and expanding project needs focused primarily on environmental monitoring and the investigation of surface water, soil, groundwater, and sediment quality. The selected candidate will work in our Ann Arbor, MI headquarters. Come work with us!
Responsibilities
The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, vapor intrusion investigations, surface water sampling and monitoring, and sediment coring. The selected candidate may expect to spend approximately 75% of the time in the field and 25% of the time in the office, depending on project needs. Some projects may require weekend work or extended hours to capitalize on weather conditions or meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related scientific discipline from an accredited university program is required.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
- Excellent oral communication skills are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills with respect to interacting with colleagues, clients, and the public.
- Must be willing and able to travel both within Michigan and to other states for field work, sometimes for extended periods (1-2 weeks at a time)
- Applicants will be expected to drive company vehicles and must have & maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a background check for badging and/or working at secure industrial sites and public transportation facilities.
- Previous experience with boating and trailering is beneficial, but not required.
- Previous experience overseeing drilling subcontractors and logging environmental or geotechnical borings is a plus, but not required.
- Motivated and enthusiastic team members with good interpersonal skills thrive in our collegial organization. If you like working with other smart, dedicated people to solve problems, we’d like to hear from you.
- Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for any employer (proper documentation is required).
Compensation
LimnoTech rewards high achievement within a supportive working community. Individual achievement is rewarded through a unique merit review process based on recommendations from colleagues at all levels of the company, plus positive feedback from clients. This system drives pay increases and opportunities for increased project and corporate responsibility. In addition to highly competitive compensation, LimnoTech offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental and disability coverage; 401k savings; flexible benefits program; employee stock ownership program; medical leave; and more.
Our collegial environment and flat management structure aren’t for everyone; there is no formal “corporate ladder” to climb. Instead, we offer each employee the opportunity to chart their own paths to success, and provide the tools and guidance to do that.
For more information about our firm, please visit www.limno.com
LimnoTech is an employee-owned (ESOP), affirmative action (AA) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.
We value a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at LimnoTech. We believe that collaboration between diverse individuals with different perspectives and a unity of purpose will strengthen our company culture and yield innovative solutions for our clients. Therefore, we will intentionally increase awareness, foster dialogue, and seek continuous improvement in diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our company systems and practices. LimnoTech welcomes all qualified candidates for a diverse work force, and we are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. Employees are hired and promoted based strictly and solely on their competence to perform the work, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
LimnoTech uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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This is a non-management position
This is a full time position