Project Environmental Scientist/ Engineer

SLR Consulting • Anchorage, AK

1d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

SLR Consulting’s Alaska Land and Water Group is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist/ Engineer to support technical work involving site investigation, environmental assessment, and site remediation, including the design of active treatment systems. The position includes regular travel and fieldwork in urban and remote locations across Alaska, with assignments of up to two weeks away from the Anchorage or Fairbanks home office. Project work may also include site investigation and cleanup, waste management, environmental permitting and compliance, source testing, and air quality. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The successful applicant will support office-based and field-based environmental activities. Office work includes interpreting data; preparing site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, maps, and technical reports; supporting environmental assessments and regulatory compliance; obtaining permits and utility locates; and coordinating groundwater monitoring programs. Fieldwork includes sampling and monitoring environmental media, maintaining monitoring equipment and records, supporting laboratory coordination and sample shipments, assisting with drilling and well installation, and maintaining databases and safety documentation. The role also requires communication with project managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients, while meeting scope-specific quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

SLR describes the position as full-time and permanent. The stated salary range is $75,000–$85,000; final compensation depends on factors including education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. The company offers comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience presenting analytical results in tabular and graphical forms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to undertake field assignments of up to two weeks away from the Anchorage or Fairbanks home office.
• Ability to travel by car, plane, helicopter, or motor vessel.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency and experience in technical writing and developing technical documents.
• Understanding of state and federal environmental regulatory programs.
• Understanding of contaminant fate and transport concepts.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and prepare site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, and technical reports.
• Assess and comply with environmental regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, including desktop document reviews and public records requests.
• Assist with obtaining permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks.
• Coordinate groundwater monitoring programs, including quarterly to annual events.
• Participate in the company’s Health & Safety program.
• Prepare site maps in plan and profile view.
• Communicate with project managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Complete scope-specific assignments within quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Sample groundwater, surface water, soil, soil vapor, and stormwater.
• Monitor groundwater levels, surface water flow conditions, stormwater controls, and potentially dust or air conditions.
• Maintain environmental monitoring equipment, including calibration, ordering calibration materials, and record-keeping.
• Assist with monitoring and sampling events, including laboratory coordination, sample bottles, Chains-of-Custody, sample shipment, and procurement or rental of necessary equipment.
• Maintain environmental and operational databases and file systems.
• Assist with safety documentation for environmental activities.
• Assist with drilling and well installation projects to collect lithologic, environmental, and hydrogeologic data.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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