Staff Environmental Scientist/ Engineer

SLR Consulting•Anchorage, AK

8d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Staff Environmental Scientist/ Engineer will join SLR Consulting’s Alaska Land and Water Group and support technical work related to site investigation, environmental assessment, and site remediation, including the design of active treatment systems. The role 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. The position offers exposure to work in site investigation and cleanup, waste management, environmental permitting and compliance, source testing, and air quality, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Office work includes supporting data interpretation, preparing site work plans and technical materials, assessing environmental regulatory requirements, assisting with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and permit requests, coordinating groundwater monitoring, preparing site maps, communicating with project stakeholders, and delivering scope-specific assignments within quality, budget, and schedule expectations. Field work includes sampling and monitoring environmental media and site conditions, maintaining equipment and databases, coordinating sampling logistics and safety documentation, and assisting with drilling and well installation projects. SLR Consulting (Americas) is a team of more than 1,500 advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals serving clients across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. The company integrates more than 30 disciplines to help clients address sustainability challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
0–3 years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
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.
Ability to perform physical work in harsh weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency and experience in technical writing and development of 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

Assist with data interpretation 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, from quarterly to annual events.
Participate in the company’s Health & Safety program.
Prepare site maps in plan and profile views.
Communicate effectively 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.