Environmental Scientist or Engineer

SCS Engineers • Portland, OR

14d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SCS Engineers is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer to join our Portland, Oregon office. You should be organized, embrace teamwork, and have the desire to grow professionally. This position would be a hybrid of office and field-oriented technical work. Environmental surveys, sampling, and other field activities are an important basis for understanding the science and work underlying overall project work and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field required.
• At least two years of related experience required
• 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

• more than 5 years of experience preferred.
• Progress towards professional licensing (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

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in both office and field.
• Manage small projects, or assist with managing larger projects, based on previous experience.
• Coordinate, perform and/or manage field work for multiple projects.
• Communicate with clients for field work coordination.
• Sample multi-media: soil, soil vapor, groundwater, indoor air, methane, surface water, sediment, etc.
• 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.
• Complete quality control reviews of lab data and other work products.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations following ASTM Standards, based on experience level.
• Design or provide design support for projects, in concert with senior engineering staff, based on experience level.
• 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.
• Communicate project status, schedules and compliance issues with project managers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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