Environmental Scientist
4 days ago
Full-time
Description
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.
We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.
Shannon & Wilson's Anchorage office opened in 1982 and provides geotechnical and environmental engineering services throughout Alaska. The Anchorage office employs a full staff of engineering and environmental professionals with a strong sense of teamwork, supporting local community events while also finding time for office barbecues and other fun get-togethers.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive environmental consulting and/or engineering that includes planning, data assessment, reporting, overseeing field personnel, travel and field work, and/or sample collection.
- Define scopes of service, and prepare budgets and proposals.
- Review, evaluate, and interpret environmental data and prepare summary reports.
- Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels in a professional manner.
- Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Natural Science; Master's Degree preferred.
- 14+ years of experience
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA and other federal regulations.
- Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
- Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
- Experience with environmental remediation technologies.
- Experience on federal projects (HTRW, TERC, AFCEE, etc.).
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
- The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
- The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
- A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
- Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
- Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
- The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
Other desirable skills and training, based on previous experience
- Advanced computer skills: Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD.
- Experience with statistical analyses.
- Experience with fate and transport modeling.
Level Placement
Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Senior-Level Environmental Engineer-Scientist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.
Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:
- Employee ownership
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
- Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid volunteer day
- Free parking
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