Entry-Level Scientist

Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm. They are seeking a motivated entry-level scientist or engineer to join their Compliance and Permitting team, where the successful candidate will conduct environmental assessments, assist with studies, and communicate environmental requirements to clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and report writing
• Assisting with environmental studies, permitting, and compliance reviews
• Conducting regulatory research
• Technical writing of permitting documents and project delivery
• Collecting field data, auditing and documenting field activities
• Communicating environmental requirements directly to the project team and/or client
• Performing data collection and documentation related to field activities such as site investigation (soil and groundwater), and site inspections
• Performing project site visits outside the office, including commercial and industrial facilities
• Assisting with the preparation of technical memoranda and reports related to compliance and permitting
• Working independently and with teams to complete assignments with other team members in a virtual platform
• Ability and willingness to travel to support regional and national client teams
• Interacting and communicating directly with clients on behalf of Brown and Caldwell

Skills

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Material Science) or B.S. Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or related field (such as Industrial Hygiene) required
• 0-5 years of experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic computer skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
• Candidate should be a self-starter, results orientated and able to work under tight deadlines
• Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record
• Candidate must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel-toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, etc
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting
• Ability to operate a BC Pickup Truck to commute to jobsites and to access work areas on site
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified
• Basic GIS skills a plus
• Permitting and compliance experience preferred with knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOPER) certification a plus
• Willing to work occasional overtime and/or off-hours as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Long-term care insurance

Company Overview

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