Environmental Scientist

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform biological field investigations, monitor construction activities, prepare draft reports and sections of reports for senior review
• Apply understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to support project environmental permitting strategy
• Perform research, field investigations, and support preparation draft portions of Environmental Assessments, Plans of Operation, Plans of Development, Environmental Impact Statements, and other permitting and compliance document
• Develop draft written descriptions of existing conditions, anticipated impacts, and recommended mitigation measures for environmental documents
• Other environmental field and office duties as assigned
• Conduct Environmental inspections and sampling including asbestos, lead, mold, soil groundwater, air, etc.
• Prepare inspection reports based on the inspection findings
• Map creation
• Conduct asbestos and lead abatement oversight
• Assist with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections.
• Assist in the creation of SWPPP documents and their regular updating.
• Assist with preparation and performance of Environmental Investigations, including, but not limited to, Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, remediation and other appropriate reports as needed for various assigned projects.
• Assist with preparation of groundwater sampling/monitoring investigations independently or in support of UES’ geotechnical and/or materials testing departments.
• Assist with abatement monitoring, emissions measurement and disposal monitoring and reporting as needed for various assigned projects.
• Serve as a steward of UES and of a safe and secure work environment for all UES employees.
• Mentor UES’ growing talent pool while ensuring that your own technical development and training continues.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to work in-office and in the field.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental policy, or related field
• Good communication skills and ability to work with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting, or working for a federal/state environmental agency
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in variable weather on job sites throughout the year