Environmental Scientist

LaBella Associates•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

LaBella is seeking a highly motivated Project Level Geologist, Environmental Scientist or Engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our growing, multi-disciplinary Birmingham, AL office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on technically engaging, multi-phase environmental projects as part of a dynamic team. As an employee-owned firm with over 2,100 employees across 30+ offices in 13 states, LaBella combines the focused, technical expertise of a specialized consultancy with the resources and stability of a larger organization. Our Birmingham office has received annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy, and we're committed to cultivating each employee's professional development. The ideal candidate will enjoy a balanced mix of office and field work while managing environmental projects including Brownfield/Voluntary Clean-up Program sites, RCRA sites, Landfill sites, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). This role offers enormous upside potential for a smart and talented professional looking to grow with an expanding company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5-10 years of experience in a related environmental consulting position, preferably with local/regional project experience
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (preferred but not required)
Strong communication skills including active listening, written, and verbal communication
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong client service orientation with a positive attitude
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmental consulting environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, databases)
Experience with GIS software, particularly ArcMap (preferred, or willingness to learn)
Familiarity with environmental field equipment operation (or ability to learn with training)
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Capability to move safely over uneven, irregular, and steep terrain
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Comfortable driving a passenger vehicle/truck for field work
Valid Alabama driver's license with a clean driving record
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5-10 years of experience in a related environmental consulting position, preferably with local/regional project experience
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (preferred but not required)
Experience with GIS software, particularly ArcMap (preferred, or willingness to learn)

Responsibilities

Manage multiple ongoing and short-duration environmental projects simultaneously
Prepare and track project budgets to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Develop proposals, assessment work plans, clean-up work plans, and comprehensive reports
Manage and evaluate field and laboratory data for accuracy and completeness
Maintain open communication with project team members to ensure seamless project execution
Perform and/or supervise field activities and drilling operations on environmental projects
Conduct groundwater and soil sampling throughout Alabama
Supervise contractors and drilling crews as needed
Operate field equipment including photo-ionization detectors (PID), pumps, and meters
Prepare technical reports, data presentations, and maps using GIS software
Ensure all work is conducted to professional standards and follows the firm's QA/QC policy
Create clear, accurate documentation for clients and regulatory agencies
Communicate effectively with clients, local regulators, and state environmental agencies
Represent the company in a professional manner aligned with the firm's core values
Provide excellent client service with a positive, solution-oriented attitude