Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Thomas College is seeking an individual to design and offer undergraduate courses in ecology to support the new major in biology, expand general education opportunities in the sciences, complement and support a range of current majors including environmental science, education, and conservation law enforcement and position the College for developing new options in the future, perhaps to include forensic science.

The candidate will be expected to offer a range of undergraduate courses to include Ecology and Organismal Biology. The candidate will work collaboratively with other faculty in the sciences at Thomas and across other disciplines to create and deliver courses in ecology that will complement current course offerings in biology and environmental science, help support Middle and Secondary Education certification tracks in life science and contribute to new program offerings at the undergraduate level.

Candidates must be committed to teaching excellence, service to the College, community engagement, and professional development. Responsibilities for full time faculty include the equivalent of a 4/4 teaching load, academic advising, committee service, and course/program development.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

· An appropriate terminal degree or substantial progress toward the degree by the time of appointment

· Evidence of engaging teaching that supports and motivates students

· Commitment to the integration of digital technology and its implementation in the classroom

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching.

As a Water / Wastewater Engineering Associate, you will apply general civil and environmental engineering design principles on a variety of public and private water / wastewater projects. Projects will include treatment facility planning and design, raw water intakes, water distribution lines, booster pump station design, regional water planning, water system mapping and management plans, lift station design, sanitary sewer system planning and design, asset management planning, and a variety of permitting. Typical project responsibilities will include basic engineering computations, design, layout, modeling, CAD, and engineering report writing. You will also assist in the preparation of design drawings, plans, specifications, supporting documents, permit applications, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates. You may attend client meetings and visit construction sites to assist in monitoring progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Relevant water / wastewater experience, internship, co-op, or research experience preferred.
Engineering Intern (EI) certification preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS a plus.
Valid driver’s license.

The Staff Researcher – Acoustics on our Sarasota Dolphin Research Program team contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by assisting with field and laboratory research of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), primarily with operations and analysis of acoustic research equipment and data, in support of BZC’s mission and continued excellence in conservation programming.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

* Assist with operations of the Sarasota Bay Listening Network (SBLN), including passive acoustic listening station (PALS) installation and maintenance, acoustic data processing and archiving, updating data and equipment inventories, and implementing QA/QC protocols.
* Assist with SBLN research, including data analysis and preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts.
* Assist with broader Sarasota PALS Network outreach, community engagement, and education activities, including preparing presentations, interpretive materials, and stakeholder newsletters, as well as developing and facilitating student training and community science opportunities.
* Participate in collaborative research on acoustics, behavior, and communication, including the Sarasota Dolphin Whistle Database, Digital Acoustic Recording Tag (DTAG)/biologging projects, and the Sarasota Coast Acoustic Network (SBLN’s sister network for tracking acoustically tagged animals) as requested.
Assist with field and laboratory research activities of the SDRP, including: a) photographic identification surveys and analyses (with a goal of eventually leading surveys); b) behavioral observations, c) tagging and tracking (dolphins and fish), d) biopsy dart sampling, e) dolphin catch-and-release health assessments, f) rescues and follow-up monitoring, and g) purse-seining for fish surveys as requested.
Other related duties as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function(s)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science or a related field, or eight years’ equivalent combination of training and/or experience required.

Master’s degree or one year of experience in marine mammal field research, including prior experience with marine bioacoustics monitoring equipment and analyses.
Experience with signal processing and programming in MATLAB, Python, and/or R.
Computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft Office and RavenPro.
Ability to work independently and in a team, and to prioritize tasks required.
Swimming proficiency is required.
Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
English fluency at a full professional proficiency required.
A valid driver’s license is required at time of hire. Florida residents must possess a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire or must obtain one within 30 days of hire. A valid out-of-state driver’s license required at time of hire for out-of-state residents.

DESIRABLE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science or a related field preferred.
Experience with data analysis in R preferred.
Experience with FinBase, ACDSee, and ArcGIS software preferred.
Experience with DTAG deployment, tracking, and analyses desired.
Experience operating and maintaining small boats (up to 28ft), including trailering desired.
Ability to lead photographic identification surveys desired.
Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

We have an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Geologist/Scientist position to support munitions response projects for our Hunt Valley, MD office.

What you will do:

You will assist in the planning, fieldwork (often involving out of state travel), and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects, with a focus on site characterization and remediation (SCR) and munitions response projects, along with CERCLA and RCRA-type site assessments and remedial activities, and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for a variety of government and commercial clients. You will prepare, implement, analyze, and report on environmental assessments, engineering projects, and remedial actions with associated fieldwork.

What we will provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships, working hand in hand every day with public works and operations managers in government and industry, supporting their efforts to improve their performance and achieve their business and organizational goals. This has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We also offer a fantastic benefits package!

What you will need:

BA/BS degree in Geology or Environmental Science preferred.
0-3 years of experience with an A/E firm or government entity, including field-sampling procedures, hydrologic and contaminant mapping skills, document research, and analytical data interpretation and reporting.
Willingness to travel out of state for project tasks lasting several weeks required.
Knowledge of military munitions, range operations, site assessment methods, and remedial-action technologies/costing is a plus.
Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft office suite) required.
Environmental analytical/numeric (fate and transport) modeling and GIS experience a plus.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Current OSHA HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR certifications are a plus.

Union College invites applications for the position of full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, beginning September 1, 2025. We are looking to expand and diversify our areas of focus into, but not limited to research in the areas of: Air Quality, Waste Management, Soils and Remediation Technologies, and/or Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 31, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomes applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduates in the field of Environmental Engineering. The CEE Department currently has expertise in the areas of water quality, risk assessment, and hydrology. We are looking to expand and diversify our areas of focus into, but not limited to research in the areas of: Air Quality, Waste Management, Soils and Remediation Technologies, and/or Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Experience working directly with communities is a plus. The new hire will teach courses in the curriculum as appropriate, including core classes and upper-level courses appropriate for their area of expertise such as Introduction to Environmental Engineering and/or Contaminant Fate and Transport, as well as upper environmental engineering electives. In addition, there is an expectation that all new hires in the Department will teach at least one course annually to non-engineers ideally as part of the College’s new Complex Questions/Global Challenges and Social Justice common curriculum. The new hire will also be heavily involved in the ABET accreditation process which includes opportunities for curriculum development and assessment.

The successful candidate will also have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. The CEE department has a close relationship with the Environmental Science, Policy, and Engineering Program. In addition, consistent with Union’s goal to break new ground with respect to integrating engineering fields with the liberal arts, we also welcome applicants who are eager to explore joint programming possibilities with departments and programs in the humanities and social sciences, including with interdisciplinary programs that operate in DEIB spaces with respect to curriculum (e.g., Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Law and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies).

All candidates must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will be considered.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to advance a research program at Union College that involves undergraduates. Preference will also be given to those who have a demonstrated interest in undergraduate teaching. Successful candidates will detail an interest, understanding, and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – with preference for a demonstrated ability to contribute to inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in the academy through education, research, and/or service. Professional licensure (P.E) in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering is preferred but not required.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to hire a Water Quality Compliance Program Manager (Compliance and Regulatory Manager 1).

What you’ll be doing:

The Water Quality Compliance Program Manager’s primary purpose is to serve as the program leader and manager for the Confined Animal Feeding Operation & Fertilizer programs to ensure a high degree of professionalism and service that meet the mission of the individual programs and to ensure that the mission, core values and strategic plan for the agency are achieved. This position has particular emphasis on overseeing the program’s compliance inspections and enforcement work for the protection or water quality and the states natural resources.

This position is responsible for:

Coordinating and assigning the daily activities of the CAFO and Fertilizer programs and will provide guidance to ensure that overall program area goals and objectives are being met and will monitor and track activities and results.

Ensure compliance with existing regulations and development and implementation of procedures and guidelines for efficient and effective service delivery, working closely with the agriculture industry, the environmental community, and with members of the CAFO Advisory Committee and its technical advisors.

Assists in the preparation of the department budgets by preparing program and project specific budgets and administers budgetary controls.

Our Water Quality Compliance Program Manager is a permanent full-time position, located in Salem, Oregon and is a Management Service – Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. Candidates may have the option to work a hybrid schedule based on agency needs.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of lead work, management experience in environmental water quality compliance or related field.

OR

Two years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, or related field.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Desired attributes:

Candidates should possess significant experience in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, hydrology, and environmental compliance, with a particular focus on Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and have the ability to analyze and interpret environmental data.

Candidates should have a thorough understanding of fertilizer chemistry, regulations, and industry standards. They should be knowledgeable about the registration and labeling requirements for fertilizers, including nutrient content analysis.

Experience leading a distributed organization of remote, hybrid and in-office workers, demonstrating ability to engage and lead all employees where they are at, using a continuous improvement and DEIB supportive mindset.

Collaborative, transparent style with strong communication skills and abilities. Adept at anticipating change, knowing when to pivot, and how to engage employees effectively with understanding the way to achieve goals. Transformational leadership experience and demonstrated ability to effectively influence and engage others.

Bilingual in Spanish is a bonus.

This Assistant Research Scientist – Environmental Remote Sensing SAR Specialist position provides support for MTRI programs focused land cover classification around the Great Lakes region and the Congo. Experience with GIS analysis and processing SAR and Lidar data for environmental science research is required, as is significant experience with geospatial Python programming. Applicants must also have experience with applying photogrammetry to UAV collected imagery. The applicant will be expected to apply their knowledge of sensing and image processing to assist in the development of research questions and/or research programs. The applicant will be expected to participate in challenging field work that collects ground truth data for informing algorithms based on remote sensing data. This in an in-person position based at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (https://mtu.edu/mtri).

Responsibilities:

1. Acquire and process polarimetric SAR data for studying peatland ecosystems. Explain relationships between SAR observations and on-the-ground phenomenology, including vegetation characteristics and inundation.
2. Apply machine learning classification algorithms to high resolution imagery for locating invasive species.
3. Apply photogrammetry to UAV collected imagery to construct 3D models of natural environments.
4. Participate in research projects applying remote sensing, geospatial analysis, earth science knowledge, and analysis skills to solve project tasks for ongoing and new MTRI research projects, with the expectation of planning and coordinating research and development tasks in collaboration with other principal investigators.
5. Be able to deal with issues encountered in data processing and analysis to ensure scientifically valid data collection. Evaluate, select, and apply the results of data collected and research projects undertaken. Describe and share any concerns about the results or methodology and recommend or implement countermeasures.
6. Participate in fieldwork in challenging environments, including navigation in remote areas and following data collection protocols.
7. Contribute to competitive proposals including development of specific tasks that use and exploit remote sensing data and products.
8. Assess effectiveness of safety measures and training and implement necessary changes. Anticipate and recognize problems and potential problems at the individual and system levels. Recognize and respond appropriately to potential and actual unsafe situations.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in geospatial engineering, or closely related field.

Required Experience:
1. Participation in research projects applying remote sensing, geospatial analysis, earth science knowledge, and analysis skills.
2. Utilizing polarimetric SAR data for categorizing ecosystems.
3. Applying photogrammetry to high resolution UAV imagery.
4. Analysis and processing of remote sensing data using desktop software tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) or cloud-based platforms (e.g., eCognition).
5. Utilizing remote sensing data to map invasive species in the Great Lakes region.
6. Experience with assessing surface water and flooding datasets derived from remote sensing data.

Under general supervision, responsible for technical work of monitoring, evaluating, enforcing and overseeing all aspects of the city-wide wastewater pollution control program. Monitors, evaluates and enforces community compliance with Federal, State, County and City environmental control regulations and ordinances. Communicates and coordinates with local commercial and industrial businesses on Federal, State, County, and City environmental regulations. Performs related administrative work as required. Reports to the Wastewater Collections Manager.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.

Manages and enforces the City’s Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program and is responsible for scheduling inspections and reporting. Serves as the primary liaison between commercial food service establishments and the department and provides educational information to customers concerning FOG.

Assist the public and internal City staff with interpretation of environmental regulations and compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws, codes and ordinances.

Communicates regularly with state and local environmental regulators including preparing reports and correspondence related to the required monitoring, and permit deviations that occur throughout the collection system.

Performs field investigations, sampling and monitoring. Interpret and report the results of laboratory data.

Cooperates with Code Compliance to prepare and issue notices of violations. Investigates reports of hazardous discharges, illegal dumping or other violations of sewer use ordinances and regulations.

Reviews State and Federal pretreatment regulations and initiates actions to keep the City current with regard to compliance. Conduct field investigations of facilities and stormwater drainage to evaluate compliance with environmental codes and ordinances, recommend modifications to ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain case files for documentation.

Reviews, revises and writes local environmental regulations and operating instructions for the City Code of Ordinances.

Develops and implements wastewater public education programs for the public, schools, community groups, and businesses. Educational programs may include partnerships with local and state universities for research purposes.

Performs all duties in compliance with established policies, procedures, schedules, and standards of safety and quality.

Prepares and assists with emergency response for events like hurricanes, as directed.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains clean and orderly work areas.

Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, answering the telephone, dispatching crews, typing reports and correspondence.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or a related field, with at least one year of relevant work experience in wastewater, field sampling or laboratory work.

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

The Environmental Affairs Department is a high-performing, collaborative team that provides environmental expertise to advocate for and facilitate environmental excellence in utility operations, delivering on the PUD’s commitment to delivering affordable power and water to our customers in a safe, environmentally sustainable and reliable manner. We are seeking an energetic, customer focused professional Environmental Specialist II or III to join our team!

At the PUD, you will play an active role in supporting environmental programs in accordance with District and regulatory requirements while providing technical expertise in Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), spill prevention and response plans and activities, environmental health including toxicity, industrial hygiene, chemical safety and management and the PUD’s Environmental and Sustainability Management System.

This position offers both strategic and tactical components providing direction in environmental compliance & sustainability. You will accomplish tasks of routine to moderate complexity, including critical analysis to identify factors for decision-making. You will track emerging regulations that could be reasonably applicable to the PUD, develop and implement programs to reduce the company’s impact, track environmental and sustainability metrics and recommend targets and annual goals to meet strategic plan initiatives. This position also participates in PUD’s spill response, rotating on-call after hours response duties with three other team members.
Minimum Qualifications/Certifications

Environmental Specialist II: $99,473-$124,342

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, engineering, or technical or scientific field relating to environmental matters, AND
Two (2) years’ experience in the application of environment laws/regulations to business, industry, or governmental operations
Hazardous Water Operations and Emergency Response certification (HAZWOPER)

Environmental Specialist III: $124,779-$155,975

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or other technical, engineering, or scientific field relating to environmental matters, AND
Four (4) years’ experience in the application of environment laws/regulations to business, industry, or governmental operations
Hazardous Water Operations and Emergency Response certification (HAZWOPER)

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Sustainability Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

This position will support the sustainability efforts of Skanska USA Building. The Senior Sustainability Engineer will work with our Project Teams helping to educate them on their project responsibilities and with their focus on green building strategies, systems, and standards. The Senior Sustainability Engineer will work alongside the project team in assuring they are properly tracking and documenting project sustainability goals towards eventual certification-based efforts whether those be LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge or other. Another key part of this role will be to lead the collection and reporting of carbon data in response to our commitment to hit milestone reduction goals in 2030 and 2045, and to coach junior Sustainability Engineers and project teams on reduction tactics. The position will also support training, and research for the Green Project Solutions team, and will help to train and assist in the success of the junior Sustainability Engineers.

Senior Sustainability Engineer Required Qualifications:

4+ years of building construction or sustainability related experience;
1+ years experience with LEED or other similar certifications of projects
1+ years experience creating forms, templates and meeting materials
Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or another job related field or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.