What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is looking for a talented Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our team and support projects throughout Vermont.
Please note: our office will be relocating from South Burlington to Winooski in April 2025.
Responsibilities
- Field data collection (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil gas sampling) to support site assessments
- Observe and document construction and remediation activities for compliance with approved plans
- Observe and document drilling activities (soil borings and monitoring well installation)
- Leveraging technology to support data management and visualization
- Assist with writing technical reports, correspondence, notes and memoranda
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to work in field and office settings
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including directing and managing subcontractors
- Motivated, with strong ability to problem solve and work independently
- ArcGIS experience/coursework preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of environmental consulting experience required
- 1-3 years of environmental consulting experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel to a location, walk/hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies
- OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required after 30 days of employment (cost covered by VHB)
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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