Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Geologist/Environmental Scientist Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati Category Environmental Type Full-Time Overview As a Geologist/Environmental Scientist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) for our Cincinnati, Ohio office, you will be directly involved with environmental assessment, multi-media sampling compliance, and remedial action assessments and implementation. Your primary responsibility will be completing field activities, including: assisting with and leading field sampling activities for soil gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment, indoor air and soil monitoring/assessment projects; oversight of soil boring installation and bedrock coring activities; field screening of various media for evidence of environmental impacts; documenting groundwater monitoring well and piezometer installation activities. You will also assist with reporting activities, including managing and interpreting environmental data, developing a variety of contour maps including potentiometric surface maps, isoconcentration maps, and geologic cross sections, and report development. The individual's degree of involvement will be based upon his/her exposure and experience with respect to the assigned work. Role and responsibilities: Collect, analyze, and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost estimates, and other project documents. Participate in field work as necessary/required in order to accomplish tasks assigned by project team leadership. Help to coordinate assigned tasks with other staff to successfully complete assignments. Report progress to team leadership. Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design, scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards and practices in the execution of design work as directed by supervisor and conform to industry standards. Provide input and assistance in investigating new techniques and methods that may increase the Company's efficiency and incorporate cutting edge applications to arrive at the desired result on projects. Qualifications The qualified candidate will have approximately 1 - 4 years of professional environmental consulting experience; BS Degree (MS not required, but preferred) in Environmental Science or Geology; Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; Basic technical competency, and demonstrated skills in engineering/scientific judgment, mathematical-applications, general chemistry, verbal/written communications; Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently; Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills; The ability to participate in field work and basic competency with hand tools and power equipment such as generators, pumps, air compressors, and field chemistry meters; Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Detailed oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills; As required by discipline, take training courses/secure certifications in various specialized areas such as health and safety, hazardous materials inspection, sample collection techniques, environmental site assessments, etc.; and, Current 40-hour Hazwoper training (not required, but preferred). About Us We have experts CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way. We have support We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience We care about our people People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. CEC is an equal opportunity an employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.