Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• 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

Job Description:

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 Columbia office of Schnabel is seeking an environmental scientist or engineer 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and collect field data working within a project team environment;
• Participate in OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training, other task-specific training, and site-specific safety training;
• Collect water, soil and air samples in accordance with field training and procedures;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot groundwater sampling equipment including peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps and water quality meters.
• Observe drilling activities related to sampling including soil/rock logging, direct push technology, and installation of monitoring wells;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot other field equipment including handheld GPS devices, 4-gas meters, FIDs, PIDs and related equipment;
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot Aggressive Fluid Vapor Recovery (AFVR) mobile remedial equipment for petroleum releases.
• Manage samples for laboratory analyses including labelling, preservation, custody documentation and shipping/transport;
• Perform delegated office assignments from project managers related to data compilation, assessment and report preparation;
• Perform field and office assignments related to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessment, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, groundwater investigations; and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Summarize and interpret environmental data within maps and tables; and
• Perform technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports;

Required Skills/Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Environmental Engineering is preferred, or:

• Environmental Science
• 0-3 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Mechanical-minded; enjoys field work and working with hands.
• 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 75 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc.)
• 40-hr HAZWOPER or other OSHA certifications
• Licensed Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Inspector is highly sought

The compensation range for this position is between $57,200 to $86,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

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