Environmental Project Engineer, Geologist or Scientist (Intermediate Level)

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.•Medley, FL

About The Position

This intermediate-level environmental position requires at least 5 years of experience and involves both office work and field time at project sites. The employee may receive assistance from entry-level scientists, geologists, engineers, or technicians and is expected to oversee subcontractors and perform fieldwork as needed. The role reviews field data for accuracy, interprets results against regulatory criteria, develops recommendations, interacts with clients and regulators, and prepares plans and reports for clients and regulatory agencies. The employee may also assist with obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes for cost proposals. Progression requires demonstrating the skills and knowledge of the current position. The position schedules and oversees environmental field tasks, coordinates site activities and staffing, supports project status reviews, and maintains project safety requirements. It prepares a range of environmental plans and reports, reviews field data and other staff members’ report figures and summary tables, and supports the Construction Division with engineering or environmental issues that could affect schedules and budgets. The role also reviews vendor and subcontractor invoices against quotes and completed work quantities. Work is performed primarily in offices, vehicles, and outdoor settings, including all weather conditions and temperature extremes. Work may occur during day or night shifts and in emergency or stressful situations. The role requires frequent walking, climbing, lifting, bending, twisting, and standing; occasional heavy lifting; use of common office equipment; and wearing required personal protective equipment in the field. Travel by car is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the environmental field.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited curriculum, or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education.
Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
Ability to exercise judgment on work details and make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to pass background checks and testing for airport and other county facility access or badges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Course.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER supervisory certification (Levels II and III).
Ability to perform frequent walking and climbing, frequent lifting up to and including 30+ pounds, frequent bending, twisting, and standing, and occasional heavy lifting.
Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots; protective eyewear and hearing protection may also be necessary.
Ability to travel by car.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD.
Knowledge of GIS.

Responsibilities

Schedule and oversee field tasks for environmental department projects.
Follow Safety Department requirements and promote CEI’s Safety Culture on jobsites.
Prepare Source Removal Plans, Site Assessment Plans and Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Monitoring Only Plan Reports, Post Active Remedial Monitoring Reports, Tank Closure Assessment Reports, Soil Management Plans and Reports, Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans, and Dust Control Plans.
Review field data for accuracy, including groundwater sampling logs, calibration logs, and boring logs.
Perform QA/QC checks of report summary tables and figures prepared by other staff members.
Obtain historical site information by reviewing available electronic regulatory files.
Review the status of each project weekly with the Management Team, focusing on current and upcoming major project status.
Assist with preparing cost proposals and obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes as requested.
Coordinate staffing requirements and scheduling needs with the Project Manager.
Coordinate with entry-level staff or technicians to maintain field equipment and adequate field supplies.
Maintain applicable guidelines, policies, engineering standards, and specifications for safe and efficient project operations.
Provide technical assistance to the Construction Division on engineering or environmental issues that may affect project schedules and budgets.
Approve vendor and subcontractor invoices after comparing them with quotes and actual completed work quantities.
Coordinate site activities.
Coordinate with the Safety Officer to ensure a Health and Safety Plan is available for each project.
Interact with clients and regulators.
Perform fieldwork and oversee subcontractors as needed.