What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist/Environmental Engineer position at Schnabel Branding Colors?
Schnabel provides expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. As a growing, mid-size company with 600 employees and 30 offices, Schnabel offers big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness. Our designers, innovators, and industry experts have successfully tackled projects in remote locations, challenging environments, and for communities large and small across the U.S. and in over 130 countries.
We’re an ENR Top 250 Design Firm and we regularly provide engineering services on projects that lead to awards for our clients. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel is an employee-owned firm that gives employees the opportunity to share financially in the growth of the company.
Benefit options include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Job Description:
Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Wilmington office of Schnabel is seeking a Scientist/Environmental Engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and collect field data working within a project team environment;
- Participate in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training;
- Perform surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling in accordance with field training and procedures;
- Water quality testing and measurement;
- Instrument calibration and record-keeping;
- Use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water testing equipment such as peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps, water quality meters, handheld GPSs, 4-gas meters, and PIDs;
- Collection, documentation, and handling of laboratory samples;
- Review and interpretation of laboratory and field data;
- Oversight of subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors;
- Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells;
- Assist in inspection of site environmental conditions
- Record field notes and document detailed site information;
- Summarize and interpret environmental data on maps;
- Prepare statistical evaluations on analytical data;
- Prepare, review, and validate analytical laboratory data; and
- Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports;
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in either:
- Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geology
- 2-5 years of professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work, work outside of normal business hours, and overnight travel; and
- Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc.)
- Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages
- OSHA and/or HAZWOPER certifications
Other Requirements:
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
- Ability to pass a pre-employment screening (including drug screening)
The compensation range for this position is between $63,866 to $95,693. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Salary : $63,866 - $95,693
