Environmental Professional

V3 Companies Ltd • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Join the V3 Team!

V3 Companies is seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist to join our Environmental Group in the Chicago region (Woodridge or Chicago offices). In this role, you will support site assessment and remediation projects, including soil and groundwater sampling, contaminated site investigations, vapor intrusion evaluations, data analysis, and report preparation. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders on a diverse portfolio of complex environmental projects in a strong learning-focused environment.

General responsibilities:

Conduct field inspections, assessments, and environmental investigations.
Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Perform air, soil, gas, and groundwater sampling, as well as remediation of contaminated properties.
Assist in planning and executing field investigations, including logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and recording data. Carry out routine and special calculations as needed.
Provide field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications.
Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field or laboratory problems, and accurately document results. Communicate with supervisors regarding any issues encountered on project sites.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans, as well as data management, evaluation, environmental assessment, and remediation.
Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation for access to remote job site locations.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 40 Hours OSHA HAZWOPER certification is preferred.
• Prior professional work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections, assessments, and environmental investigations.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Perform air, soil, gas, and groundwater sampling, as well as remediation of contaminated properties.
• Assist in planning and executing field investigations, including logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and recording data. Carry out routine and special calculations as needed.
• Provide field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications.
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field or laboratory problems, and accurately document results. Communicate with supervisors regarding any issues encountered on project sites.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans, as well as data management, evaluation, environmental assessment, and remediation.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
• Health Savings Account with V3 funding contribution.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% company 401k match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level