Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Dewberry • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist for our Danville, VA office. The position will perform a variety of environmental groundwater sampling and reporting functions in support of site investigation and remediation assignments in the VA and NC areas. In addition, the position will perform wetland delineation and permitting. The Scientist must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers. The work required of the Scientist is diverse and ranges from general field support during soil and groundwater sampling to technical work that requires strong communication skills. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Environmental Science or Geology
• 0 - 3 years of related experience, a plus
• Working knowledge of Virginia DEQ, North Carolina DENR and US Army Corps of Engineers regulations and guidance a plus
• Knowledge of DEQ site remediation requirements a plus
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Excell, Powerpoint, Outlook, ACcess and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with AutoCAD, microstation and/or ArcGIS a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for field sampling and contractor oversight at locations in VA and NC.
• Meets project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
• Works in a timely fashion to meet project budgets.
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and county/agency review staff.
• Composes technical reports, memorandums and other written communication such as email.
• Handles multiple concurrent projects.
• Supports Practice Leads and Management.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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