Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Flex)

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. The Austin office offers a wide range of challenging project work and a great opportunity to develop professionally. We are seeking an entry level Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our environmental team. This person will execute environmental projects under the supervision of a Project Manager with key regional clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments associated with environmental assessments, audits, permitting, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects
• Develop and prepare work plans, project deliverables, geologic cross sections, and reports
• Work collaboratively with field and office staff, manage task-level activities, lead small teams and mentor in technical capabilities
• Coordinate technical aspects of small to moderate size projects with on-going review and interaction by Project Managers, senior operations, and technical staff
• Assist area business development activities and maintain effective client relations
• Understand financial management concepts and effectively prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for new or additional work
• Have a track record of high level of competency in environmental consulting to include:
  • Groundwater and soil sampling
  • Installation of monitoring wells
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) preparations and inspections
  • Air quality permitting and engineering
  • Identification and evaluation of sensitive receptors
  • Authoring technical reports
  • Progressing sites towards regulatory closure
  • Environmental data collection, interpretation, analytical data validation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • Observation and documentation in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions

Requirements

• Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in the environmental consulting business with demonstrated experience in investigation, remediation and monitoring, environmental permitting and general environmental compliance including environmental audits and stormwater.
• Bachelor's Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field of study
• Experience and demonstrated success working with large, private and public sector clients
• Experience interacting with clients, functioning on cross-disciplinary teams, supervising field staff, and supervising subcontractors
• Experience in client relationship development and preparation of proposals and cost estimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective technical presentations and deliver high quality written work products
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with environmental regulations, regulatory organizations, and environmental permitting requirements
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays
• Career development: reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program