Environmental Engineer or Scientist

at  Geosyntec Consultants Inc

Overview:
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist in our EHS compliance and remediation practice in the greater Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York area reporting to our Toronto, Canada branch. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation, environmental health & safety compliance, and environmental due diligence for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, industrial hygiene sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, construction quality assurance and oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
• Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, geologists &, engineers) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Ensure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures and client expectations; and
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures.
• Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 60%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (geology, environmental, chemistry, etc.) (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of related experience, including observation of industrial hygiene sampling, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, drilling and well installation, and other field techniques, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental remediation and EHS compliance. (preferred)
• Ability to assure field activities comply with workplans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS; (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, technical guidance, and construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings as well as site layouts and figures. (preferred)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified New York locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $74,900
• Maximum Salary: $116,485

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, industrial hygiene sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, construction quality assurance and oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
• Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, geologists &, engineers) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Ensure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures and client expectations; and
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures.
• Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 60%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified New York locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $74,900
• Maximum Salary: $116,48