Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring an Environmental Engineer or Scientist for its Remediation and Compliance Practice in South Gulf Operations, based in Atlanta or Kennesaw, Georgia. The role focuses on environmental management, regulatory compliance and permitting, and health and safety, serving industrial and manufacturing clients and working with attorneys. It also offers opportunities to develop technical and business skills in environmental consulting. The position provides multi-media environmental compliance services, including compliance audits and reviews, regulatory permitting, annual reporting, and related services. It supports health and safety work, environmental due diligence, and remediation projects. Depending on experience, the employee may manage tasks and train or mentor entry-level staff. Fieldwork and travel, including overnight travel, are required; approximately 30% travel may be needed. The employee may drive personal, company, or rental vehicles for business purposes. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure challenges. The company describes its compensation and benefits as competitive and says it offers well-being programs to support employees and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Regular fieldwork and overnight travel.
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Knowledge of federal and Georgia regulations, especially CAA, CWA, RCRA, OSHA, and EPCRA.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of environmental consulting experience is preferred.
Professional registration in the subject area, or ability to pursue future certification or registration such as EIT, PE, ASP, or CIH.
Experience in Georgia and with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division; additional experience in the Southeast, including GA, AL, TN, SC, or NC, is helpful.
A strong record in client management and technical leadership.
Project experience involving environmental regulatory compliance, health and safety, historical research, and environmental assessment.
Experience working on demanding, sophisticated, and legally sensitive projects.
Experience working in manufacturing and industrial settings.
Experience supporting due diligence, including substantial historical research and ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide multi-media environmental compliance services, including compliance audits and reviews, regulatory permitting, annual reporting, and other compliance services.
Develop compliance documents and permit applications related to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and other regulations.
Support health and safety practice areas through industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure risk assessments, and worker safety support for manufacturing and industrial clients and remediation projects.
Support due-diligence projects involving historical research, including ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and other due-diligence services.
Depending on experience, take on task-level management responsibilities and support entry-level staff through training and mentoring.
Perform fieldwork and travel in support of site assessments, environmental and industrial hygiene sampling, or regulatory support.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.