Entry-level Environmental Scientist or Engineer

SCS Engineers•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer to join their Portland, Oregon office. The role requires an organized individual who embraces teamwork and desires professional growth. Initially, the position is field-oriented, with environmental sampling and other field activities providing a foundational understanding for career development in this field. SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm dedicated to enhancing community health, safety, and resilience through environmental systems and infrastructure, including reducing methane emissions, producing alternative energy, repurposing contaminated properties, and sequestering carbon. The company operates with values of care, teamwork, and tenacity, offering excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, engineering, or related field required
Minimum of 3 months of relevant environmental and/or engineering internship, work and/or research experience required
Ability to work safely and efficiently in both office and field
Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar software suites required
Detail-oriented and a team player with good communication, technical writing, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Valid driver's license with driving record in good standing required

Nice To Haves

Progress towards professional certification (GIT, EIT) preferred, if applicable (geologists, engineers)
Experience with standard field equipment (multi-meters, pumps, controllers, etc.) preferred but not required
HAZWOPER training completed and up to date preferred but not required
Familiarity with water quality, environmental regulations, and environmental assessment/remediation preferred but not required

Responsibilities

A mixture of office and field work expected (up to 100% field during 5-10 weeks of the year; generally, 50% of each during the remainder of the year)
Coordinate and manage field work for multiple projects
Record data during field work, which could include, but not limited to soil characteristics, groundwater and surface water data, photographs, and summaries of visual observations through photography and written field logs in accordance with standard operating procedures
Evaluate and interpret data recorded during field work for reporting purposes and to help determine future project needs in coordination with the project manager
Communicate with clients for field work coordination
Complete quality control reviews of lab data and other work products
Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations following ASTM Standards
Multi-media sampling (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, indoor air, methane, surface water, sediment, etc.)
Oversee contractors during field activities for regulatory and safety compliance
Report writing and preparation of supporting documentation including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and groundwater and stormwater compliance reporting
Field days at job sites throughout Oregon and Washington can be expected with this position
Potential to manage small to mid-scale projects and provide support on larger projects
Communicate project status, schedules and compliance issues with project managers