Environmental Scientist (Job #5099)

West Central Environmental Consultants (WCEC) a division of SET Environmental, Inc.’s mission is to become the premier environmental services company in the nation. We will accomplish this by assembling exceptionally talented professionals and focusing them on providing a service that exceeds our customer’s expectations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

An Environmental Scientist at WCEC / SET Environmental is responsible to:

• Support environmental project work including investigation, remediation, sample collection, data analysis, while working alongside and supporting Project Managers, Senior Managers on multiple projects
• Assist Project Managers and Senior Managers with planning environmental permitting, investigation and remediation tasks
• Support completion of Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Coordinate and delivers on-schedule and on-budget tasks
• Coordinate and oversees the work of subcontractors
• Perform fieldwork which may include soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, biological sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
• Assist with writing and preparing environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, letters, and memorandums
• Perform office work which can include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts
• Perform report preparation, writing and review
• Complete detailed logs for test holes and monitoring wells
• Describe soil; soil descriptions and complete soil boring logs accurately
• Records and maintains detailed scientific field notes accurately
• Adheres to WCEC’s quality assurance/quality control procedures
• Follows WCEC’s health and safety policies, responsible for on-site safety
• Reduces data collected in the field and transfer to appropriate electronic format
• Active member of WCEC’s Spill Response Team
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental related field
• Intermediate capabilities for use of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel
• Perform tasks with accuracy
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism with stakeholders involved on a project
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record that meets WCEC / SET insurance requirements
• Ability to participate successfully in the Company’s drug and alcohol programs to meet client requirements

WCEC a division of SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Environmental investigation: 1 year (Required)
• Groundwater Sample collection: 1 year (Required)
• Professional Field work: 1 year (Required)
• Contaminated Site Investigation: 1 year (Required)
• Data analysis: 1 year (Required)
• Soil sampling: 1 year (Required)
• Environmental consulting: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Fargo, ND (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000