Staff Scientist

Schnabel EngineeringWilmington, NC
$57,200 - $86,000

About The Position

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Wilmington, NC office of Schnabel is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in either: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geology
  • 0-3 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; and
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc.)
  • Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages
  • OSHA and/or HAZWOPER certifications

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and collect field data working within a project team environment;
  • Participate in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training;
  • Perform surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling in accordance with field training and procedures;
  • Water quality testing and measurement;
  • Instrument calibration and record-keeping;
  • Use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water testing equipment such as peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps, water quality meters, handheld GPSs, 4-gas meters, and PIDs;
  • Collection, documentation, and handling of laboratory samples;
  • Review and interpretation of laboratory and field data;
  • Oversight of subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors;
  • Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells;
  • Assist in inspection of site environmental conditions
  • Record field notes and document detailed site information;
  • Summarize and interpret environmental data on maps;
  • Prepare statistical evaluations on analytical data;
  • Prepare, review, and validate analytical laboratory data; and
  • Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports;

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
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