Job Tag: Science/Engineering

For more than fifty years, Unity College has been preparing the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders to successfully face real-world challenges. With environmentally focused degrees, Unity College offers affordable and accessible degrees, certificates, and non-degree courses, through a variety of modalities including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online.

Our Mission:

Through the framework of sustainability science, Unity College provides a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Utilizing experiential and collaborative learning, our graduates emerge as responsible citizens, environmental stewards, and visionary leaders.

Position Overview:

The Distance Education (DE) Assistant Dean of Environmental Graduate Studies assists the DE Dean of Graduate Studies in providing leadership in the Distance Education graduate curriculum. Distance Education Deans are expected to recruit students to programs, hire, train, and supervise faculty, assess programs, provide student support, career advice and mentoring, market programs, and develop new audiences/partnerships for programs. The Assistant Dean of Environmental Graduate Studies is a member of the DE Graduate Faculty. All Distance Education Faculty teach, oversee program viability and relevance, recruit for programs, advise students, mentor capstone projects, and provide other services as needed.

Faculty conduct all teaching through the institution’s Learning Management Software (LMS), implement appropriate pedagogical techniques for the online environment, and provide course materials in a professional, appropriate, clear, and rigorous manner. This position works closely with and reports to the Dean of Graduate Studies and is based in the Unity College Distance Education offices located in New Gloucester, Maine.

Responsibilities:

DE Instructional Unit: Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Management

Support the Dean of Graduate Studies in maintaining the integrity of the curriculum, including any accreditation requirements.
Oversee and support the transdisciplinary graduate capstone courses.
Oversee hiring and supervision of qualified instructors.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for course design as assigned.
Oversee hiring and supervision of SMEs for course design for courses within the graduate programs as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of learning models, appropriate online pedagogies, and effective use of technological tools to support adult and non-traditional learners.
Assess and evaluate graduate courses and programs.
Teach up to 120 student credit hours per calendar year as assigned.
Pro-actively communicate challenges, successes, and failures with the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Other duties as assigned.

DE SEBU: Communication and Student-Focused Collaboration and Problem-solving

Participate in Distance Education governance (task groups) as assigned.
Demonstrate a high degree of commitment to customer service and quality education.
Work with Distance Education staff and leaders to develop strategies for effective advising and retention efforts.
Collaborate with DE academic and student support faculty and staff to address student concerns.
Develop and update the course delivery schedule in collaboration with DE academic and student support faculty and staff.
Become knowledgeable and articulate about Unity College Distance Education, its programs, market niche, strategies, and procedures.

Unity College: Understanding, Representing, and Working Within the Enterprise Model

Demonstrate understanding of and ability to work within the Unity College Enterprise Model.
Professionally represent Unity College Distance Education through scholarship, outreach, and professional platforms.

Do you have the skills?

A Master’s degree and significant work experience in environmental studies, interdisciplinary environmental/natural resource social sciences, or related field. A Ph.D. is preferred.
Strong interest in innovative, accessible higher education.
Leadership experience in higher education, teaching, and assessment. Experience administering online courses in an adult market is preferred.
Experience in online course design and LMS use.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including facility with technical terminology appropriate to the position.
Excellent initiative and organizational skills with the ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
Great time management skills.
Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical, socio-emotional, and academic abilities.
Good skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and computerized database systems.
Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the college.
Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous, and poised.

The Engineer – Conservation district position is responsible for providing professional engineering services related to conservation of soil and water resources, and the implementation of environmental regulatory and natural resource management programs in the County of Northampton. This is soil and water resource, watershed, and agriculture conservation work at the full performance level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the County Conservation Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Conducts detailed engineering review, analysis, and preparation of reports and recommendations on Post Construction Stormwater Management plans submitted to the Conservation District. Review involves general to complex engineering problems in hydrology and hydraulic design of facilities to assure adequacy and conformance with Chapter 102 and Act 167 stormwater management regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Utilizes both conventional and recently developed methods in hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, synthetic and non-synthetic hydraulics, computer modeling, open channel and structural hydraulics.

Utilizes Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) review checklists and develops plan review letters for applicants and their consultants. Meets with applicants and their consultants to provide technical guidance, and assistance to resolve technical issues. Performs site visits as necessary to complete plan reviews.

Conducts engineering reviews of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans using current policies and procedures, including Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual. Review includes hydrological and hydraulic computations, design and installation of best management practices, stabilization measures, construction techniques, materials specifications, soils, and agronomic considerations. Provides technical assistance to District staff in erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for permitted and non-permitted sites.

Provides technical engineering services as required for the design and construction of agricultural best management practices using National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) standards and specifications.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data. Verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and/or other software.

Performs inspections of agricultural, construction, and restoration sites for compliance with designed and/or approved documents and applicable regulations. Documents site conditions and prepares inspection reports. Takes photographs and/or video to document site conditions.

Performs site inspections of complaints, and prepares necessary reports, correspondence, and/or log entries as required as follow-up to inspections.

Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations. Initiates actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Provides a deposition and/or testifies in Court on enforcement cases as needed.

Trains and informs the general public, government officials, engineering groups, and other interested parties on stormwater management principles, and erosion control procedures through workshops or other media.

Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with other local, State, and Federal agencies having regulatory and management programs that overlap the Conservation District.

Promotes stormwater management on a regional watershed basis, and develops new stormwater management initiatives. Provides technical assistance in developing Act 167 stormwater management plans, and reviewing municipal stormwater ordinances. Reviews applicable proposed regulations or legislation.

Designs and implements watershed restoration and agricultural conservation projects in coordination with other Conservation District staff.

Communicates via telephone or two-way radio. Provides information and assistance, takes and relays messages, and responds to requests for service or technical assistance.

Communicates with supervisor, Conservation District employees, other governmental departments, board members, officials, property owners, developers, complainants, students, biologists, geologists, consultants, plan designers, attorneys, cooperating agencies, community organizations, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, and/or resolve problems.

Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations. Maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession. Reads professional literature, maintains professional affiliations, and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, complaints, plan reviews, inspection reports, program evaluations, statistical analyses, studies, technical reports, or other documents in a timely manner.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, plans, general permits, technical requests, letters of intent, laboratory and geophysical reports, field guides, soil changes, soil surveys, maps, tax maps, photographs, bulletins, studies, newspaper articles, manuals, publications, catalogs, lists, codes, regulations, standards, specifications, guidelines, directories, reference materials, or other documentation to review, complete, process, forward, and/or retain as appropriate.

Attends regularly scheduled training sessions, conferences, and meetings as assigned.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field; AND

At least (3) years of full-time professional work experience in natural resource conservation and stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, best management practices and grading for the land development process; AND

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record; AND

Employee assigned to this title possess a current Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania.

The Environmental Compliance Technician a member of the Utilities, Energy, and Engineering (UEE) Department, part of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management (FPCM) at the George Washington University. Facilities Planning, Construction and Management (FPCM) is comprised of several units that operate and maintain university facilities, including but not limited to providing quality support services for the physical environment of the university, campus planning activities, construction projects, campus development projects, and oversight on building related regulatory matters. For more information, please go to our webpage: http://facilities.gwu.edu/. The UEE department manages all utilities of the campus including fuel system maintenance, energy and environmental compliance, as well as engineering initiatives.

Reporting to the Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Specialist, the Environmental Compliance Technician is responsible for supporting the environmental compliance program that includes but not limited to fuel system & air quality compliance by performing weekly/monthly inspections, support fuel system preventive maintenance program and is capable of making repairs as a part of corrective actions.

Additional responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Conducts weekly fuel system compliance inspection, track fuel inventory, Stormwater Management BMP inspections, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspections, air quality emissions monitoring, and HAZMAT surveys and inspections, among others
Performs SWPPP and various permit updates, revisions, and maintenance
Supports university wide fuel spill prevention and preparedness program
Ensures compliance with applicable regulations in environmental programs such as storm water, air pollution control, and hazardous materials reporting, among others
Take corrective actions and perform repairs to address above ground and underground storage tank inspection deficiencies
University liaison contractors for regulatory compliance, inspections, and routine maintenance work
Prepares, reviews and submits required inspection reports for internal recordkeeping and to regulatory agencies
Understands, interprets, explains and applies Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to the universities fuel system inventory
Collects data, manages documentation, processes report’s and prepares concise summaries
Recommends and implements changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fuel systems as a result of regulatory changes and University needs
Plans and organizes inspection schedules, preventative maintenance work, fuel deliveries
Manage equipment inventory for air compliance and fuel system compliance needs.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude leadership from assigning duties that are logically related to this role.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Manager in our Raleigh, NC office. As an Environmental Project Manager, you will serve as an integral member of our environmental team. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

Summary
The individual will primarily provide environmental project management for telecommunications regulatory compliance projects throughout North America.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, geology, botany, wildlife biology, engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of environmental project management experience in the telecommunications industry (FCC NEPA, Phase I ESAs, etc.)
• Detail oriented with the ability to balance project priorities to ensure successful completion
• Ability to perform field work
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Ability to work with office machinery including computers, fax machine, copier, etc.
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work in a team and manage numerous projects simultaneously

Essential Functions
· Perform office activities including project planning, permitting, subcontractor contracting, data compilation & presentation, and report preparation
· Project management
· Customer and internal communication
· Environmental field work

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be at site locations (both on the ground and on building roof tops), sit, stand, walk, use both hands, and reach and raise items above the head, use fingers to feel and handle, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds

Work Environment
Approximately 25% performed in an external environment, on-site, outdoors, exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 75% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.

Pay Range: $45,000 – $60,000 per year

Elevate your career as an Environmental Project Engineer with CEG’s premier client! Make a meaningful impact while spearheading transformative projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Environmental Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing engineering personnel and performing diverse tasks in the field, engineering, project management, technical support, and consulting related to engineering. This includes data analysis, environmental media sampling, construction support, and oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise the work of engineering personnel.
Handle various aspects of project management, including budgeting and timeline management for complex projects.
Demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheet-based models such as Quick Domenico and Biochlor.
Possess a strong understanding of regulations governing the generation, transport, and disposal of regulated waste commonly encountered at environmental sites.
Have knowledge and experience in issues related to industrial ventilation.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
5+ years of previous experience as a Technical Project Engineer or similar role.
Strong project management skills and knowledge of methodologies.
Proficiency in technical concepts, systems, and processes.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing requirements.
Strong collaboration skills and team player mentality.
Additionally, this role requires some travel to client locations. Travel primarily consists of day trips within the state or neighboring states, which may result in longer workdays. There may also be instances of extended travel, including multiple days and overnights, and the need for long-distance drives or air travel.

The City of Boston is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Transportation is the community’s second largest source of emissions, largely due to the use of gas-powered vehicles and commuters driving to Boston for work.

The parking freezes, administered by the Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC), were created under state and federal law to cap the amount of off-street commercial parking available in Boston’s core, and support the City’s transportation, carbon neutrality and clean air goals. On September 19, 2020, the APCC amended the freeze regulations to strengthen program administration.

The Air Quality Project Manager will work with the APCC and other City agencies, residents, businesses, and institutions to administer programs, identify obstacles and facilitate solutions leading to short-term and long-term air quality improvements, in support of the Mayor’s goals of carbon neutrality and a healthy environment. Candidates should have a passion for clean air and low-carbon mobility, an affinity with maps and spreadsheets, and bring energy and creativity to pollution reduction across Boston’s communities.
Responsibilities:

Becomes thoroughly familiar with the City of Boston’s climate and sustainability goals and the City’s administrative structure, programs, and staff responsibilities for climate action and air pollution control.
Provides staff support for the APCC and the parking freeze, including support for program administration, communication with permit holders, invoicing, compliance, archive management, and regulatory hearings.
Supports the development and management of policies, regulations, programs and projects to address current and historical disparities in air quality and achieve air quality improvements.
Collaborates with local and regional clean air and transportation agencies and operators.
Coordinates and mainstreams internal and external activities related to air quality within City Hall and work with City agencies to expand the awareness of air pollution reduction and carbon neutrality initiatives in their activities.
Leads innovative community outreach around air quality and pollution reduction.
Supports the development of resources for residents, small businesses, and other stakeholders to take action to reduce air pollution.
Provides assistance to the Environmental Compliance Officer in responding to constituent inquiries and complaints.
Conducts site visits and inspections to assess compliance with local, state and federal laws, permit conditions and identify possible violations.
Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in environmental science or policy, atmospheric science, urban planning, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks, execute clerical assignments and independent field work, and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills for communicating with a diverse audience, with the ability to clearly communicate planning and regulatory concepts.
Fluency in English and at least one of Boston’s major spoken languages (e.g., Spanish or Cantonese) strongly preferred.
Proficient computer skills with prior experience using MS Suite, Adobe, and ArcGIS strongly preferred.
Ability to work offsite and after hours, occasionally on weekends, as needed and with advance notice.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Candidates with a strong knowledge of Boston neighborhoods will be preferred.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and in incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston to improve the lives of all residents.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our expanding water engineering practice. The selected candidate will become part of an established water engineering practice working on prominent wet weather remediation programs, water and wastewater treatment, sewer collection, potable water distribution and storage, and pumping station projects in the Greater Maryland Metropolitan area.

Responsibilities include:

Candidate will contribute to a team focused on planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects for sanitary sewer collection systems (including large diameter pipe,) pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, interceptors, water distribution systems, green infrastructure, reservoirs, as well as water/wastewater treatment plants.

Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.

Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

Identifies discrepancies in results.

May provides guidance to entry level engineers.

Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.

Performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works with minimal supervision.

Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BS Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

2 years of related experience

Experience developing engineering deliverables such as engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, permits, and other detailed engineering deliverables.

Demonstrated technical skills and experience working on storm water, water, wastewater, or flood protection/resilience projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering Intern Certification

4+ years of related experience

Experience with Baltimore Metropolitan Area Municipal Water/Wastewater clients

Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations for water/wastewater

Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, Sharepoint, Unifier, e-Builder, CM14, and P6 Scheduling Software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure compliance with County and State codes and regulations regarding erosion control and storm water maintenance under direction of the Deputy of Environmental Code. Work includes inspecting construction projects to ensure that materials and methods meet County, State and Federal specifications; and investigating construction activities and recommending changes when necessary. Employee is also responsible for preparing a variety of reports on construction projects. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing inspections. Employee must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy, firmness and professionalism in frequent contact with property owners, developers, contractors and the general public.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

Inspects construction projects to enforce County ordinances governing and the requirements of erosion control, stormwater management, Chesapeake Bay, and related minimum codes and regulations
Examines construction methods and materials used to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations; ensures adherence to approved plans, materials, and specifications; prepares inspection reports.
Reviews and examines plans, specifications, contract documents, and drawings for code compliance; communicates with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and the general public to explain codes and regulations.
Performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure quality control, environmental protection and life-safety rules are enforced; investigates all complaints, creates legal documents such as notices of violation, does follow up inspection and site visits for compliance and court appearances when required.
Enforces fieldwork, reviews construction plans and keeps accurate files.
Communicates daily with public, contractors, engineers, VDOT, DEQ, other State and Federal agencies.
Sets up and maintains a variety of records and files.
Prepares inspection and notice of violation reports.
Assists with building inspections, as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in the construction site inspections; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

State DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector and Stormwater Inspector certifications preferred or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Job Description:

Ready to put your wetland science knowledge to work on marquee environmental projects within Indianapolis, Indiana? Parsons is now hiring a Wetland Scientist for our rapidly expanding portfolio of environmental projects! Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your wetland science knowledge will propel your career forward. We need our Wetland Scientists at this level to apply experience and increasing proficiency in the use of technical theories, practices, and company policies. In this role you will lead a group to conduct wetland delineations/waters investigations and prepare Waters of the U.S. Reports and associated permits.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for conducting waters investigation, including wetland delineations; preparing Waters of the U.S./State Reports; preparing and obtaining permits from state, local, and federal regulatory agencies; researching and screening alternative project approaches with respect to environmental impacts; and coordinating with clients, agencies and other stakeholders with respect to potential environmental impacts of proposed projects.

• Serves as a recognized expert in field of practice.

• Provides advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance issues.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, or related field

• 3+ years of related work experience

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certification is preferred but not required

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) knowledge is preferred

• Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in environmental assignments is required.