Mid-Level Scientist
About The Position
Schnabel is seeking a motivated Mid-Level Scientist to join our E&E Richmond office team of multi-disciplinary professionals. The ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly, possess a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and be eager to contribute to a strong team environment. Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in earth and environmental solutions, known for its high standards and commitment to communities. The firm is recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with over 700 employees across 32 US offices and has been named one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for by CE News.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related field
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work, work outside of normal business hours, and overnight travel
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc.)
- Prior professional experience or knowledge of Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations, Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook, Virginia construction and stormwater regulations, Virginia regulatory environment, stormwater best management practices (BMP’s), etc.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training.
- Review, coordinate, and collect field data working within a project team environment.
- Perform and review site inspections and investigations, including stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspections, and erosion and sediment control inspections.
- Support civil and environmental engineering staff and projects with the preparation of construction permit documents, including land-disturbance permitting, solid waste permitting, and other permitting required for project construction.
- Support contractor bid analysis and review for various civil and environmental projects.
- Review, interpret, and QA/QC laboratory and field data.
- Provide oversight of subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors.
- Manage and support multiple environmental projects.
- Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports.
- Participate in professional organizations including attending conferences, public speaking.
- Track and review legislation relevant to stormwater and solid waste in Virginia.
- Engage with existing and prospective clients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Maternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
