Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Duties

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Senior Environmental Scientist at West Central Environmental Consultants (WCEC) and SET Environmental, Inc. is responsible to:

Support environmental project work including investigation, remediation, sample collection, data analysis, while working alongside and supporting Project Managers, Senior Managers on multiple projects

Assist Project Managers and Senior Managers with planning environmental permitting, investigation and remediation tasks

Support completion of Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

Coordinate and delivers on-schedule and on-budget tasks

Coordinate and oversees the work of subcontractors

Perform fieldwork which may include soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, biological sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys

Assist with writing and preparing environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, letters, and memorandums

Perform office work which can include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts

Perform report preparation, writing and review

Complete detailed logs for test holes and monitoring wells

Describe soil; soil descriptions and complete soil boring logs accurately

Records and maintains detailed scientific field notes accurately

Adheres to WCEC’s quality assurance/quality control procedures

Follows WCEC’s health and safety policies, responsible for on-site safety

Reduces data collected in the field and transfer to appropriate electronic format

Active member of WCEC’s Spill Response Team (On call spill response rotation required)

Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in environmental related field

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the environmental consulting field

Minimum of 10 years of specific related experience including sample collection, data management, data analysis, and report preparation

Intermediate capabilities for use of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel

Perform tasks with accuracy

Excellent writing skills

Ability to maintain professionalism with stakeholders involved on a project

Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and subcontractors

Valid Driver’s License with good driving record that meets WCEC / SET insurance requirements

Ability to participate successfully in the Company’s drug and alcohol programs to meet client requirements

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$37.00 - $44.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55428

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5340

Job Benefits

Not specified