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
WCEC a division of SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Application Question(s):
- Must have a valid Drivers License and very good driving record.
- Must pass DOT physical and drugscreen.
Education:
Experience:
- Report writing: 10 years (Required)
- Environmental investigation: 10 years (Required)
- Professional Field work: 10 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Hope, MN 55428: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
