Environmental Staff Engineer, Geologist or Scientist (Entry-Level)

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. • Medley, FL

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About The Position

This is an entry-level position with structured training and guided on-the-job training. Work is primarily performed in the field at project sites, with some office work. The employee receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments and must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of their current position before progressing. Employees must remain in each position for at least 24 months.

Field duties include implementing site assessment work and air monitoring programs; assisting with emergency response; overseeing soil boring and monitoring well installation; collecting soil, groundwater, and surface water samples; screening soil with an organic vapor analyzer; documenting sample locations with a GPS Trimble unit; and operating and maintaining field equipment. Office duties include coordinating fieldwork and subcontractors, reviewing laboratory data, preparing Excel tables and AutoCAD figures, and writing technical reports. The role requires strong attention to detail and communication and writing skills.

The position involves work in office and outdoor settings, including all-weather conditions and temperature extremes, and may involve day or night shifts and emergency or stressful situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 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.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Driver’s license.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related science or engineering tasks; exercise limited judgment on work details; and make preliminary selections and adaptations of science or engineering alternatives.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, climbing, lifting, bending, twisting, and standing, and to travel by car.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots in the field; protective eyewear and hearing protection may also be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS.
• First Aid/CPR training (training will be provided if needed).
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (training will be provided if needed).
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry course (training will be provided if needed).

Responsibilities

• Follow the Safety Department’s directives and recommendations and applicable health and safety plans.
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific portions of broader engineering or science assignments; apply standard practices, adjust and correlate data, identify discrepancies, and follow detailed processes.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Assist with writing Source Removal Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Monitoring Only Plan Reports, Post Active Remedial Monitoring Reports, Tank Closure Assessment Reports, and other technical documents.
• Prepare supporting data tables in Excel and supporting figures in CAD/GIS.
• Assist with preparing aboveground and underground storage tank drawings and specifications.
• Assist with procuring environmental and construction permits.
• Provide technical assistance to the Construction Division on engineering or environmental issues that may affect project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with obtaining vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Conduct soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with FDEP SOPs.
• Operate field equipment, including GPS Trimble units, pumps, and meters, as needed for sample collection.
• Oversee field subcontractors, including drillers, surveyors, and waste removal contractors.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain field equipment, including coordinating required calibrations and repairs.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer or Manager to maintain adequate field supplies.
• Implement fieldwork for site assessments and air monitoring programs; assist with emergency response; oversee soil boring and monitoring well installation; collect samples; and screen soil using an organic vapor analyzer.
• Coordinate fieldwork and subcontractor scheduling, review laboratory data, and prepare reports.
• Remain familiar with the CEI Corporate HASP or project-specific HASP, as required.

What This Job Offers

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