Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist

About the position

UES Southeast Region is seeking an experienced Project Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to join our Environmental Services Department in Atlanta. UES specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental/natural resource consulting, and construction materials testing services. Operating from our Georgia and Alabama offices, UES's staff consists of qualified and experienced engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and geologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork such as surface water and groundwater sampling, soil and sediment sampling, monitoring well installation, contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.
• Conduct environmental due diligence inspections for industrial and commercial transactions, including standard Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards and prepare custom reports tailored to client-specific needs.
• Travel to facilities for site visits, including both local and non-local travel. Overnight travel would not be expected to exceed 25%.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Familiarity with UST, HSRA, and Brownfield projects and associated rules and regulations.
• Support multiple projects and meet high quality standards on project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related accredited program is required.
• 3-5 years of related professional experience is highly preferred.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and support other team members by successfully working alongside others and contribute to overall team success.
• Working knowledge of federal & state environmental regulations (GAEPD USTMP, HSRA, Brownfield) and good research skills and abilities.
• Strong oral & written communication skills, including strong proficiency in technical report writing with high attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to deliver accurate, results oriented, high-quality, and timely work products with great attention to detail.
• Effective self-starter with ability to demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a dynamic work environment while maintaining high attention to detail and quality to meet deadlines within budget.
• Familiarity with communicating to the client in business terms the environmental and regulatory liabilities and associated implications pertaining to the associated transaction.
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Engineer-in Training (EIT), Geologist-in-Training (GIT), and/or other applicable certifications.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER or 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Willingness to go above and beyond and the flexibility to learn and perform duties outside of the job description.