Staff Engineer

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

• Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with peers, seniors, and our clients to build and strengthen relationships
• Be present and engaged in team and client meetings and share ideas
• Conduct field work at client sites to collect data. Fieldwork activities may include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations
• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers
• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other resources for clients
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within Onterris and for our clients and affiliates
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering (or similar) from an accredited four-year college or university
• Basic acquaintance with environmental regulations
• 0-2 years of environmental consulting and/or engineering experience
• Prior environmental consulting experience with industrial, municipal, and federal clientele is a plus
• Basic understanding of RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, CAA, CWA, OSHA, NPDES, and DOT preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to research permit information and apply it to projects
• Ability to support human health risk assessments and review and understand laboratory data packages
• Strong competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Foxit or ADOBE, Google Earth, and the ability to learn proprietary analytical systems

Skills

• Ability to engage in out-of-state field projects, including occasional overnight travel