Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of environmental permit applications and audits, including supporting documentation, data reviews, and regulatory compliance evaluations.
• Complete routine monitoring events, such as downloading pressure gauge data and measuring water levels.
• Collect environmental samples and/or use field instruments to monitor environmental conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water, soil vapor, landfill gas, soil/sediment, and air).
• Support and participate in environmental site characterization investigations, including soil gas investigations, monitoring well drilling and installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing events.
• Develop and update site maps in ArcGIS.
• Document, manage, and analyze environmental data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word or equivalent software.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork.
• Oversee work performed by subcontractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with work plans, design drawings, specifications, and/or client expectations.
• Interface with clients.

  Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geosciences, engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of applied relevant experience.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
  • Capable of providing thorough and accurate records of field activities through the use of forms and daily logs.
  • Experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation.
  • Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical topics through writing, presentations, and verbal methods to a variety of audiences.
  • The ability to work both independently and in project teams.
  • Willing and able to safely drive and/or travel to project sites.
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (pumps, motors, field instruments, etc.).

  Qualifications

  • Prior work experience with an environmental or engineering firm.
  • Experience with Phase I ESAs, environmental drilling techniques, and environmental sample collection.
  • Basic understanding of level survey methods (rod & level, laser level, total station).
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.

  Skills

  Not specified.

  Benefits

  • INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2025 award winner!
  • Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries.
  • INTERA strives to foster an environment where people love the work they do and the place they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset.
  • INTERA is committed to investing in its people's needs for security, health, and well-being with medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage.
  • INTERA offers a 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
  • INTERA provides paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents.
  • INTERA offers group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company.
  • INTERA provides paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time.
  • INTERA offers opportunities for stock ownership, performance-based bonuses, and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals.
  • INTERA provides career coaching instead of performance evaluations.
  • INTERA offers tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society.
  • INTERA provides pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more.