Early Career Environmental Engineer/ Scientist

About the role

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist in our South Portland, Maine office.

Key Duties

• Perform outdoor, all-season field tasks such as drilling oversight, soil / groundwater sampling, soil vapor sampling, stormwater sampling, construction oversight, monitoring, etc.
• Work on all phases of a variety of projects (due diligence, site investigation, construction management, data management and evaluation, scientific and engineering analysis, environmental permitting, and environmental compliance).
• Monitoring and documenting various aspects of investigation/remediation/construction projects.
• Conducting technical analyses/calculations.
• Analyzing and interpreting various site-specific data.
• Writing drafts of summary reports and permit applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• 1-3+ years of relevant work experience in the fields of site investigation, remediation, and/or environmental compliance is preferred but not required.
• Strong problem-solving ability, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform field tasks and activities in Maine’s environment.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS skills is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is a plus.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.

Why Join GZA?

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Flexible work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

Benefits

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Flexible work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

Strong problem-solving ability, communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to perform field tasks and activities in Maine’s environment, ability to travel locally and regionally, strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS skills, knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k retirement plan

Contact Information

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.