Job Tag: Science/Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty in civil engineering at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants with backgrounds in all areas of environmental engineering are encouraged to apply. The position will undertake research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following fields: Water chemistry, physical and chemical processes, emerging contaminants, contaminant fate and transport, environmental sustainability, advanced water and wastewater treatment processes, and urban water challenges.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field. Advanced ABD’s will be considered, but doctoral degree must be earned by the start date of the position.

The Salt Lake City (Taylorsville, UT) office offers a wide range of challenging project work and a great opportunities to develop professionally. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer to join our environmental team. This person will execute environmental projects under the supervision of a Project Manager with key local and regional clients.

This position is an excellent great career-growth opportunity for an energetic person who values team collaboration to support and lead field investigations, direct subcontractor activities, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients.

Responsibilities:

Perform assignments associated with environmental assessments, audits, permitting, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects. We are seeking candidates with experience including:
Groundwater, soil, and soil vapor sampling
Installation of monitoring wells
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Report Writing
Environmental data collection and interpretation
Solid waste and air quality permitting and compliance
Oversight of contractors during field activities for regulatory and safety compliance
Develop and prepare work plans, technical reports, and geologic cross sections
Work collaboratively with field and office staff, manage task-level activities, lead small teams and provide technical and best practice mentorship
Coordinate technical aspects of small- to moderately sized projects

This position offers the ability to perform or rapidly progress toward assisting business development activities and maintaining and building effective client relations.

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 – 8 years of experience in environmental consulting with demonstrated experience in environmental investigation, permitting, remediation and monitoring
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field of study. Professional licensure (PE or PG is a plus).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective technical presentations and deliver high quality written work products
Excellent communication skills and ability to take direction from several project managers to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Valid driver’s license and physical stamina to work outside, sometimes in remote areas for up to 10-hour days
Working knowledge of and proficiency with environmental regulations, regulatory organizations, and environmental permitting requirements
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

The USU Disease Ecology laboratory is seeking a project manager (Research Technician III) to help us execute a statewide study investigating disease impacts on Utah’s mule deer. The successful applicant will assist with animal captures, data management, and coordination of a large camera trapping study. The successful applicant will also help with reporting both in-person and in writing to the funding agency and collaborative partners.

Hybrid: This position is eligible for hybrid remote work within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities

Coordinate field sampling kit construction
Oversee undergraduate researchers and coordinate / partially oversee with graduate student researchers at other sites
Coordinate with state (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) and federal (USDA) scientists on sampling protocols
Plan and coordinate national team meetings
Handle travel logistics pertinent to sampling
Lead a winter field effort for camera trapping in southern Utah
Produce annual reports for USDA
Produce annual reports for UDWR
Contribute to data analyses and manuscript preparation as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; OR four years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of deer ecology and management
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Strong coordination and organization skills
Ability to self-direct and direct others as needed
Ability to work safely in remote settings
Experience with wildlife field biology including trapping, camera surveillance, etc.

GEL offers a unique breadth of environmental consulting, emissions testing, engineering, and surveying services. We offer deep expertise in regulations, project delivery, and a dedication to solving our clients’ problems with innovation, science, and skill.

About the Career:

GEL is seeking a highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of professionals in our Asheville, Greenville, and Columbia offices. These positions provide an opportunity for established engineers with civil/environmental experience to join the GEL team of engineering and environmental scientists to provide a comprehensive range of services to our clients in civil and environmental engineering, surveying and environmental consulting.

What You’ll Learn and Achieve:

Specific Duties:

Perform project work receiving guidance from a Principal.
Prepare environmental permit applications for industrial and municipal clients to obtain environmental permits for new sources or modified sources.
Provide compliance support for industrial and municipal clients in air, water, waste, wastewater, EPCRA, and stormwater.
Support business development efforts in conjunction with our sales team.

General Duties:

Interact with others and carry out all work-related activities in a manner which demonstrates a high level of professionalism. Specifically, individuals in this position will have the opportunity to:

Maintain knowledge base of regulations and guidelines relevant to required areas of specialty and appropriately applies this knowledge to consulting requirements for the client’s project requirements.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the latest technology and software available.
Demonstrate a willingness to be supportive of and encouraging to other members of the organization.
Maintain effective communication with both clients and other members of the organization.
Understand and use good health and safety procedures.
Complete projects and handle multiple tasks appropriately while getting quality results. Understand scheduling, cost control, estimating, and meeting client commitments. Develop and use early warning systems to determine when results are not on target and take corrective action.
Represent the company well to others. Provide external clients with prompt and effective services.
Safeguard and appropriately handle sensitive, confidential, or proprietary documents, data, and other information, written or oral.
Adapt rapidly and effectively to changing conditions both internal and external to the group.
Write clearly and concisely and present data and arguments in an organized fashion.
Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the organization’s core values, goals and philosophy while complying with all articles of the Personnel Manual.
Find and champion new and better ways to get things done.
Add value through level of contributions both within and outside the scope of daily responsibilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

BS in Engineering required
5+ years permitting and compliance experience required
EIT or PE in NC and SC
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Word and Excel experience required

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Senior Manager, Sustainability & STEM based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

The Senior Manager, Sustainability & STEM, is responsible for managing key projects supporting NASCAR’s long-term sustainability strategy and initiatives designed to lessen the sport’s carbon footprint. The role also includes day-to-day management of the company’s STEM platform and STEM-focused programming in collaboration with NASCAR’s education partners and industry stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage projects and initiatives that support NASCAR’s sustainability strategy and the pursuit of sustainability-related goals and objectives.
Shepherd multiple sustainability workstreams, including Project management related to implementing sustainability initiatives at track | Executing sustainability initiatives at major NASCAR events | Support annual NASCAR IMPACT report development.
Work with internal business units and industry stakeholders to identify collaborative opportunities and implement sustainable practices.
Conduct research, critical analysis, and due diligence related to sustainability tactics, operations, and measurement.
Provide day-to-day oversight of NASCAR’s expanding STEM platform, including curriculum integration, in-classroom activation, digital experiences, special events, and more.
Collaborate with local school districts, education partners, and other stakeholders around the development of NASCAR-themed STEM programs and experiences.
Lead planning and execution of at-track and/or in-market STEM events and activations.
Contribute to additional pillars of the NASCAR IMPACT platform, including community partnerships and volunteer initiatives for company employees.
Pursue and develop partnership, content, and storytelling opportunities that support NASCAR’s sustainability/social responsibility efforts and the continued growth of NASCAR IMPACT.
Create and develop planning materials, activation recaps, internal communications, etc.
Travel: Up to 20%, including weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in sustainability, social responsibility, STEM education, youth programming and/or curriculum development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Proficient in company-provided hardware and software.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Maryland Coastal Resource Scientist in the EPR Department to be based at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center located in Annapolis, MD.

CBF’s Environmental Protection and Restoration department defends and restores the Chesapeake Bay by protecting the Bay’s natural resources from pollution and other harmful activities by fighting for strong and effective laws and regulations; restoring the Bay’s essential habitats and filtering mechanisms; and involving citizens in CBF’s environmental efforts by recruiting, training, and incorporating them as effective partners and leaders.
Context of the Position

The Maryland Coastal Resource Scientist is the lead staff responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive coastal habitat restoration, monitoring, and science program in Maryland. The Maryland Coastal Resource Scientist is responsible for pioneering CBF’s multi-habitat approach to restoration in the nearshore and subtidal environment, including analyzing technical information, producing reports and other collateral, and communicating the outcomes of CBF restoration projects to the media, public, and other decision-makers. The Maryland Coastal Resource Scientist is responsible for managing the Maryland Oyster Restoration Team and program, along with seasonal staff and interns, as needed. The Maryland Coastal Resource Scientist supports the Executive Director in the development of fisheries policy positions and strategies through research, data analysis and visualization, and participation in relevant meetings and workgroups.
Essential Functions

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-habitat coastal restoration program, including oyster, wetlands, seagrass, living shorelines, forests, and floodplains, where appropriate. Develop strategic partnerships with state and federal agencies, other organizations, community groups, and partners to carry out projects at an ecologically meaningful scale.

2. Oversee and execute monitoring for CBF’s coastal habitat restoration projects and oyster restoration program in Maryland. Collect, manage, analyze and synthesize data from multiple platforms to effectively communicate project outcomes to other CBF staff, members, funders, decision-makers, and the public.

3. Lead CBF’s pioneering work in remote and rapid assessment monitoring approaches, including the use of hydroacoustics, sonar, photogrammetry, satellite imagery, video analysis, and other techniques to quantify ecosystem response to restoration.

4. Maintain close working relationships with state and federal agencies and academic institutions to stay up to date with the latest habitat and restoration science and to co-develop restoration projects and studies that advance the state of the science and position CBF as a leader in restoration innovation.

5. Lead and supervise the Maryland Oyster Restoration Team, including project development, permitting, budget management, grant writing, work planning, and team coordination and mentorship. Identify and provide opportunities for staff growth and development.

6. Ensure regulatory compliance of all restoration projects and programs with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, certifications, and permits required.

7. Review and synthesize primary scientific literature and other studies in support of restoration and policy programs of the Maryland Office.

8. Assist the Maryland Executive Director in developing fisheries policy positions and strategies through research, data analysis and visualization, and participation in relevant meetings and workgroups.
Professional Experience and Qualifications

A graduate degree in marine or environmental science, biology, geology, engineering, data science, or other related field or at least 3 years’ experience in coastal or marine habitat restoration implementation, monitoring, and science communication required. Strong background in project and personnel management including grant administration, budget development and management, project implementation, and reporting required. Demonstrated proficiency in statistical techniques and data synthesis, including use of analytical software (R, Matlab, ArcGIS, etc.) for data visualization and analysis. Strong public speaking and communication skills, including a record of academic writing and/or peer reviewed publications. Ability to synthesize and effectively communicate complex scientific information to the public. This position involves working in a variety of conditions, including fieldwork (including in-water and boat-based work), office work and remote work. Occasional travel is required.

Salary Range: $79,000 – $84,000

As the Environmental Integration Project Manager, you will be responsible for conducting Environmental Studies, primarily waste studies, throughout all WDW properties. These targeted studies will be used to provide insights and inform both direction and prioritization of Environmental projects in order to achieve the Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) 2030 environmental goals.

In this role, you will report to the Environmental Studies Manager.

You Will:

Work directly with all levels of leadership providing expertise to solve complex problems
Participate and lead infrastructure site walks
Support operation implementation/activation and hyper-care
Operations based field work
Partner with operations, lines of business, operating participants, and support areas to implement and sustain strategies and drive on-going measured improvement
Assist with the design and implementation of the site approach to on-going operations-based metrics, leader assessment tools and dashboard reporting for operations leadership

You Have:

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Experience building and leading strong, trust-based, collaborative partnerships across various stakeholder groups
Experience managing change, balancing priorities and handling confidential information
Experience reporting project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis
Strong problem solving, influencing, and analytical skills
Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Windows environment, including collaboration and project management tools
Demonstrated experience in operations or support businesses
Project/Program management skills to develop clear project deliverables
Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts and Holidays
A solid understanding of the organization’s business operations and industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Current, or previous, Cast Member of The Walt Disney Company
Previous leadership experience in Disney Operations, with experience collaborating with various operations lines of business
Understanding of TWDC environmental goals and familiarity with recent Disney environmental initiatives and integration effort
Talent for developing partnerships and work with Cast Members and Leaders at all levels in the organization

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of experience in a related field

Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department houses the Solid Waste Program that provides the County’s residents with recycling information, education, and clean sweep events for the proper and legal disposal of hazardous waste. The program includes providing collection sites for medication, prescription drugs, and electronic waste for Jefferson County residents, farms, and businesses and is supported by the Deer Track Park Landfill, grant funding and a variety of other sources.

The program is currently hiring a full-time Sustainable Waste Programs Coordinator to provide technical support to various assigned programs within the department including administering and monitoring the Clean Sweep Program and providing administrative assistance for the Department. This position also assists the Planning and Zoning Department with zoning related tasks including assisting landowners with zoning related questions and other administrative duties.

As a knowledgeable Sustainable Waste Programs Coordinator, you will be successful in this role by completing the below key tasks and responsibilities:

Lead and plan clean sweeps and recycling events by creating and promoting advertising, completing program mailings, registrations, and event plans, coordinating volunteers for the events, and completing program evaluation
Assist landowners with zoning questions
Maintain Clean Sweep grant information for reporting and re-application
Prepare public education and outreach, research, meeting agendas, and minutes for the Solid Waste Committee. Provide staffing for meetings, present reports and research, participate as a committee member, represent the group with local, county, regional, and state agencies and partners
Attend training by Federal and State agencies on education and handling of materials, including FEMA and DNR
Provide administrative assistance to the Planning and Zoning Department
Variety of other tasks necessary provided on the posted job description

Qualifications Needed:

Associate degree in Environmental Science, Land Use Planning or a related field
One-year experience

Qualifications Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Starting wage: $22.74 per hour. Hours per week; 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm with some nights and weekends needed

Tetra Tech is actively pursuing an Environmental Field Technician in our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate must have strong quantitative skillsets to support various field projects in the United States from remediation to construction. This position will work closely with project managers, engineers, and scientists to support a variety of public (federal, state, local) and private (industrial, utility) clients with hands on remedial investigation, remedial actions, and wide range of various civil/environmental projects. The successful candidate will work as a team member to support routine and non-routine assignments related to field projects of substantial variety and complexity.

Candidate will conduct field tasks such as, air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, operate construction equipment, clearing, industrial cleaning and operation, and maintenance (O&M), on environmental projects. They will perform all components of projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations. This will require reviews of progress and evaluation of the candidate’s skills.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

• Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with industrial waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment and facility decontamination and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Performs tasks involving the use of vacuum trucks, bulk hauling equipment, high pressure water jetting equipment, and other specialized equipment.
• Operate equipment normally involved with civil type projects.
• Operate well sampling equipment.
• Excellent attitude toward personal safety, process safety, and environmental compliance
• Other duties as required by the position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Prior Environmental Field Technician Experience

• Basic understanding of the following areas of site grading and earthworks, sampling, environmental regulations, remediation, and environmental investigations and remediation.
• OSHA Construction Safety and/or 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is preferred.
• Equipment Operation Training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.

ARM Group LLC is seeking a Project Geologist II to join our fast-growing environmental practice. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of observation, testing services, data analysis/organization, documentation, technical report preparation and preparation of cost estimates and proposal information for geotechnical and environmental development projects for a diverse client base. Collaboration, effective communication with all stakeholders along with the ability to pro-actively recognize issues, develop solutions and seek guidance will be key to success in this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

Sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air medias using properly calibrated instruments.
Detailed description and logging of soil/rock cuttings and cores during drilling activities.
Observe and document construction activities of monitoring wells, supply wells, injection wells, production wells, and recovery wells to assure compliance with technical specifications.
Complete daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed.
Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and prepare subsequent reports.
Evaluate and manage large volumes Laboratory Data
Design, develop and manage well networks in a variety of geologic settings.
Support other ARM Group practice areas as needed for data collection and processing tasks.
Prepare cost estimates and proposal information as requested.
Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on projects and obtain further knowledge and experiences.
Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, and other members of the project team.
Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.

Base Requirements

Bachelor degree in Geology
5+ years’ experience in related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD programs a plus.
Possess excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork and reporting.
OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER, MSHA Surface Mining and/or Safeland training preferred.
A self-starter possessing strong communication and organizational skills.
Desire to work on multiple projects in parallel rather than a single large project for months.
Requires travel to job sites and, on occasion, out of the local area overnight stays.
Valid Drivers license in good standing required.