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About Herrera Environmental Consultants

Imagine working at a thriving, employee-owned firm that motivates and empowers you to excel while contributing positively to the environment.

At Herrera, we are a consulting firm specializing in science, planning, and design, committed to collaborating with clients to create comprehensive solutions that yield social and environmental benefits.

Every day, we work to safeguard the environment by offering a wide array of consulting services to municipalities, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and private entities across the Pacific Northwest and western Canada.

For over four decades, we have nurtured a supportive and collaborative culture that enables our employee-owners to achieve outstanding results while enjoying their work.

By empowering our team members to pursue their professional aspirations and fostering their growth, we enjoy high retention rates that enhance our long-term relationships with clients.

Our Core Values
We treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We uphold integrity, objectivity, and ethical standards in our work.
We act as stewards of the environment.
We engage in research and outreach, learning and teaching.
We are employee owners and leaders.

Your Role
We are seeking a dedicated professional to support regional projects focused on hazardous waste and mine waste investigation and remediation.

This role involves providing project support for professional services related to waste cleanup and containment, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, conducting sampling and analysis of various materials, performing environmental monitoring, preparing detailed reports, and collaborating with clients and contractors.

The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, utilizing advanced problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills.

This position requires a mix of office and fieldwork, including site investigations and groundwater monitoring throughout the year, with occasional oversight of construction activities during the summer months.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide consulting support on complex, multidisciplinary project teams.
- Conduct on-site environmental monitoring, sampling, and data collection.
- Assist in business development efforts, including client relations and project proposals.
- Maintain an active presence in local, regional, and national professional organizations.

Additional Duties
- Assist in completing Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Studies (RI/FS).
- Help prepare Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Support Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
- Participate in environmental drilling investigations, creating soil boring logs and groundwater contour maps, and report writing.
- Collect groundwater samples and utilize field meters during sampling activities.
- Coordinate with laboratories for sample collection and analysis.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, or civil/environmental engineering; a master's degree is advantageous.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Proven experience in report writing and client interaction.
- Familiarity with sampling and analysis of various environmental media.
- Experience in site remediation and oversight of excavation work.
- Proficiency with field meters and groundwater sampling equipment.

Skills and Abilities
- Ability to collaborate and build teams across diverse technical disciplines.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to health and safety practices in fieldwork.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or GIS is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Flexible benefits plans for healthcare and dependent care.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Flexible paid holidays and volunteer time.
- Professional development allowances and discretionary bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Herrera, we value diversity and strive for an inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that diverse teams lead to the best outcomes.