What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist position at TRC Companies, Inc.?
TRC is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our New Providence, NJ Engineering, Construction, and Remediation team. This position would be part of a very skilled team that works closely with Project Managers and other technical leads providing technical support for site investigation, due diligence, groundwater monitoring, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high performing team.
- Support environmental compliance and remediation related projects in the field and office.
- Perform a variety of field work including environmental assessments, environmental investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, site inspections, and subcontractor oversight.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, work plans, design documents, and construction documents in support of engineering design from pilot to full-scale remediation system design.
- Support management of medium-to-large, complex tasks to ensure internal and external expectations are met for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
- Assist during proposal development including preparation of work scopes and budgets.
- Limited travel regionally and state-wide on short and long-term assignments.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience or Geology from an accredited university.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attitude and ability to work well within a team environment.
- Excellent writing/verbal communication skills for interaction with multi-disciplinary staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability (with training) to perform and manage field work (construction oversight, drilling oversight, soil/groundwater sampling, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the basic qualifications the qualifications below are highly desired but not required:
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, ESRI, and/or HydroCAD.
- 0-1 year or Internship experience in the field of environmental compliance or groundwater remediation consulting preferred
- 40-hour HAZWOPER health and safety training certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hr annual refresher course certification).
- Knowledge of environmental regulations (NJDEP)
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.