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

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.•Medley, FL

About The Position

This is an entry-level position with structured training and guided on-the-job training, as well as close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Work is primarily at project sites, with some office work. Field duties include implementing site assessment field work and air monitoring programs; assisting with emergency response; overseeing soil borings and monitoring well installations; collecting soil, groundwater, and surface water samples; screening soils with an organic vapor analyzer; documenting sample locations with a GPS Trimble unit; and using air monitoring and other specialized field equipment. Office duties include coordinating field work and subcontractor schedules, reviewing laboratory data, preparing Excel tables and AutoCAD figures, and writing reports. Progression requires demonstrating the skills and knowledge of the current position, and an employee must remain in each position for at least 24 months.

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.
Ability to exercise limited judgment on details of work and make preliminary selections and adaptations of science or engineering alternatives.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to travel by car and wear required personal protective equipment in the field.
First Aid/CPR training, 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER, and OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry course are required as other requirements; training will be provided if needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS.

Responsibilities

Follow the Safety Department’s directives and recommendations.
Use prescribed methods to perform specific, limited portions of broader engineering or scientific assignments and apply standard practices and techniques.
Adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in technical data, and follow operations through related detailed steps or 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 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.
Collect soil, groundwater, and surface water samples in accordance with FDEP SOPs.
Operate field equipment, including a GPS Trimble unit, pumps, and meters, as needed for sample collection.
Oversee field subcontractors, including drillers, surveyors, and waste removal contractors.
Work as part of a team and independently.
Maintain field equipment and coordinate required calibrations and repairs.
Coordinate with the Project Engineer or Manager to maintain adequate field supplies.
Become familiar with the CEI Corporate HASP or project-specific HASP, as required.
Coordinate field work and subcontractor schedules, review laboratory data, and write reports.
Implement field work for site assessments and air monitoring programs, provide emergency response assistance, and oversee soil boring and monitoring well installation.
Maintain the attention to detail and communication and writing skills required for the role.