Environmental Scientist Jobs

About The Position

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 commit to 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 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 applicable environmental regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, including desktop document review 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.
• Work within quality, budget, and schedule expectations on scope-specific assignments.
• 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, 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
• Comprehensive benefits
• Vacation
• Wellness initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement