Intermediate Environmental Specialist

Wood • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is currently seeking a Junior to Intermediate Environmental Specialist to join our team in El Paso, Texas. The successful candidate will have a diploma or university degree in a related field, be hands-on, mechanically inclined and enjoy working in both an office setting and outdoors in all weather conditions. The role will initially be focused on field sampling and can include long hours and occasional evening and weekend work. This is an opportunity to grow your career and work on challenging projects with a leading consultancy, engineering and project management firm.

Requirements

• College diploma or University degree in Geological, Civil, Environmental or Biology
• 2-10 years of related work experience
• Strong written and oral communication (English) skills
• A desire to provide excellent practical client service and a commitment to technical excellence
• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle appropriate for carrying field equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word and Excel)
• Able to lift 50 lbs, and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as shoveling and hand augering, etc.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and safety conscience with strong problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Texas licensing (asbestos, geosciences, engineering) an asset

Responsibilities

• Supervision of drilling operations for environmental investigations which will involve the installation of boreholes and monitoring wells, logging the boreholes, soil classification and collection of soil samples, carrying out field testing using a variety of instruments, and prepare soil samples for laboratory analyses as required
• Carry out groundwater sampling and monitoring programs involving the use field instruments/equipment (low flow sampling equipment and flow through meters to measure field parameters), and prepare groundwater samples for laboratory analyses as required
• Perform a variety of field tests to determine soil classification and properties
• Assist with the compilation of field data, record keeping and coordination of work including communication through verbal and written correspondence
• Assist with the preparation of Phase I / II ESAs, ground water monitoring and remediation reports and proposals
• Collaborate with other Wood environmental staff on projects in the region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree