Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Colorado College is hiring a tenure track assistant professor of environmental science to join the College’s interdisciplinary Environmental Studies & Science Program in August 2025. We are seeking a climate scientist who focuses on meteorology, extreme events, climate risk, forecasting, and/or regional downscaling of climate models. We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated interest in teaching and conducting research with undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Global Climate Change, Analysis of Environmental Data, and advanced electives in their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in a field of environmental science by the start of employment and expertise in climate science and/or meteorology is required. Teaching experience; a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research; and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in environmental science are also priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a field of environmental science by the start of employment and expertise in climate science and/or meteorology.

Dewberry is seeking a GIS/Remote Sensing Intern for projects in our Tampa, FL office. This is an excellent internship opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join an exciting team of professionals. The position offers a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to a variety of projects. Typical projects involve assisting federal, state and local clients in creating Land Cover/Land Use data, Elevation data derived from LiDAR as well as environmental mapping projects.

*Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend provided

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities

Technical responsibilities may include:

Assisting Dewberry’s analysts in updating Land use/Land Cover data;
Working with elevation data derived from LiDAR;
Quality assurance of orthophotos;
Developing flood risk products and performing flood risk assessments;
Checking for graphical and technical accuracy of project deliverables and associated reports

Required Skills & Required Experience

Required Skills:

Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program to be considered for this internship; Geography or GIS degrees preferred
Knowledge, interest, and project experience in GIS (ArcGIS 9 or higher) applications
Strong oral, people, and written communication skills

Desired Skills:

ESRI ArcGIS Skillsets
Knowledge of LiDAR
Knowledge of Digital elevation models
Knowledge of Orthoimagery
Knowledge of Land Use/Land Cover
Knowledge Wetlands and Benthic habitats

Dominican University invites applications for adjunct faculty in geology / earth science / environmental science. This position is open for the Fall 2024 semester. Responsibilities will include undergraduate instruction in introductory physical geology. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats. Dominican University is a selective liberal arts institution with a rapidly growing population of science majors and modern teaching and laboratory facilities in Parmer Hall.

Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates holding a master’s or Ph.D. degree with demonstrated experience in teaching lecture and laboratory courses.

Arcadis DPS is seeking an experienced Energy Conservation Engineer to support our client in the reduction of utilities consumption footprint and meet sustainability goals. The successful candidate will drive the and help further refine and define the Clients utilities management strategy for TD facilities. The Energy Engineer will collaborate with facilities teams to identify, fund and implement utility consumption reduction projects. This is an exciting opportunity where the candidate will support the certification of the Client site to the ISO50001 energy management system. The Energy Engineer will engage with multiple stakeholders and partners to analyze energy use, efficiency, and performance across sites to identify improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

Collaborate with project managers and project engineers and contractors on new construction/renovation projects to deliver retrofit projects.
Review construction designs for energy efficiency and energy efficiency updates to design specifications; review and challenge cost estimates, budgets and ROI analysis
Development of, and delivery of energy training and energy use/efficiency awareness and reporting.
Manage Facility Management company performance on Energy efficiency of assets under control.
Management of State/ ODOE, ETO or Utility company incentives. Be POC for their agents.
Understanding Federal and State Energy Efficiency regulations, their implications and required strategies to comply.
Renewable Energy technology integration; Frequency/Demand Response; Grid Ancillary Services
Energy Efficiency Opportunity Development
Provide technical leadership to initiate, and partner with facilities and fab engineers to scope and develop energy efficiency opportunities.
Carry out measurements, engineering calculations and feasibility studies to determine energy efficiency project viability to progress to design and implementation.
Development of Measurement and Verification Plans to IPMVP/ISO 50006 standards.
Identification of resources and required funding. Prioritization, approval and project management of resources.

Education and Experience
The candidate must possess at least one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering, Chemical or similar facilities discipline and 3+ years of relevant facilities ownership or energy management experience
Master’s degree in mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Engineering, Chemical or similar facilities discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Essential Skills

Ability to influence and drive energy efficiency initiatives at the site level and supporting Intel wide energy efficiency initiatives. Communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to achieve results.
Outstanding written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate and influence.
Demonstrated ability to challenge boundary conditions and develop innovative strategies and actions.
In depth knowledge of the design, operation, and control of systems: including chillers, air handlers, exhaust systems, boilers, compressed air; pumping, reverse osmosis, air separation in such applications as industry, cleanroom, data centers, and office buildings.
Understanding of energy use and operational energy efficiency improvement strategies. Good understanding of rest of world practices with respect to energy efficiency and how these practices would be reapplied at Intel including automatic fault detection.

The Downeast Institute (DEI) seeks a motivated and creative marine biologist with expertise in ocean and sediment carbonate chemistry. This individual will oversee both internal and external research and operation of an ocean acidification laboratory as well as conduct experiments in the laboratory and field to determine effects of ocean acidification (OA) on the biology and ecology of local, commercially-important shellfish. This research will be facilitated by state-of-the-art shellfish hatchery facilities at DEI where we have been rearing bivalves and crustaceans for the past 35 years. The successful candidate will work closely with the Institute’s Director of Research and its staff to maintain and operate the OA laboratory, and promote interactive research with outside investigators who utilize DEI facilities for OA research.

The OA laboratory is designed to study impacts of global environmental changes on marine organisms, with a focus on full factorial ocean acidification and warming experiments using replicate tanks that are fully physically and statistically independent (see: https://downeastinstitute.org/our-facility/for-scientists/ocean-acidification-laboratory/). The successful candidate will be responsible for recommending and acquiring appropriate equipment and supplies for the OA laboratory and for the field to conduct manipulative experiments to examine how current and anticipated future carbonate chemistry of seawater and sediments affect life-history dynamics of local shellfish. The successful candidate will have broad, in-depth knowledge of shellfish biology/ecology as well as carbonate chemistry related to seawater and sediments. They will have experience writing successful grants, and maintaining, improving, and working in the OA laboratory. The position (including salary, fringe) is funded for a period of 24 months.

Materials must be submitted electronically to bb***@***************te.org with “Application for Research Scientist Position” in the subject line.

Required material includes: Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV, and Transcripts.

All required materials must be submitted by July 1, 2024.

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting all phases of environmental planning, assessment, permitting and regulatory compliance associated with VELCO projects including, but not limited to, the construction and maintenance of electric transmission lines and substations, facilities, fiber optic lines, and radio sites. The Associate Environmental Specialist works with minimal supervision while exercising initiative and independent judgement in support of the corporate environmental and sustainability policies and goals.

VELCO is searching for one Environmental specialist but is open to both Associate and Midlevel candidates

How you will make an impact

Work collaboratively with consultants and contractors to ensure timely deliverables while maintaining project budgets, schedules, and environmental compliance.
Interact with stakeholders, specifically state and federal regulatory staff, regarding permitting efforts and regulatory changes in a professional manner that reflects VELCO’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Support the coordination and completion of comprehensive environmental and cultural resource assessments, contaminated site remediation, environmental permitting, construction oversight and compliance reporting.
Utilize Geographic Information Systems to perform environmental impact assessments, update and maintain critical data, perform data analysis, etc.
Applies in-depth knowledge of natural resources and environmental regulations with limited supervision to support project permitting, compliance, and corporate objectives.
Support the VELCO Environmental Team and associated compliance program by developing and delivering trainings, responding to compliance events, developing response plans, and reviewing and submitting regulatory reporting.
Maintains a collaborative working relationship with team members and contractors to ensure the successful performance of work in accordance with project plans, environmental permits, schedules, budgets and company requirements.
Supports the development and implementation of environmental management systems and related compliance tools necessary for the success of the team and the company as a whole.
Respond, when necessary and under the direction of the Manager of Environmental Sustainability, to VELCO Operations and Maintenance call-outs (which may, on occasion, occur during off duty hours) to events such as spills, compliance issues, emergency situations, etc.
Supports the development of annual budgets and assists with monitoring expense and capital expenditures.

Participates on project teams in alignment with company core values.
Actively supports the company’s strategic initiatives in alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Reports to the Manager of Environmental Sustainability on the status of permitting efforts, compliance obligations, corporate sustainability efforts and other deliverables as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who you are

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, (or similar field) is required or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Hold or have the ability to obtain one or more professional certifications and/or licensure in relevant environmental fields highly desired, such as:
Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC)
Certified Erosion, Sediment and StormWater Inspector (CESSWI)
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
Certified Water Operator
40-Hour USACE Wetland Delineation Training
40-hour HAZWOPER, GIS Professional, or similar

Experience

Minimum one year of proven professional experience in the environmental sciences, such as natural resource surveys, Environmental Site Assessments, environmental permitting, and/or regulatory compliance oversight. Graduate level work may be substituted for professional experience.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

Working knowledge of environmental/land use regulations, permitting, and compliance as they pertain to the development, construction, restoration, and operations of infrastructure projects.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Competent with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)..

Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ability to perform basic work tasks using GIS, Global Position Systems (GPS), and/or Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems.

Ability to support the scheduling, management, and execution of environmental work tasks, such as environmental assessments, regulatory submittals and hazardous material cleanup. Detail-oriented and accurate.
Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification to operate a DOT regulated vehicle and be in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws (CDL not required).

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceX’s Bastrop, TX location
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, TCEQ, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable Texas and federal regulatory agencies
Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Operate and maintain the hazardous materials management plan, compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software
Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial waste discharge permits
Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
Responsible for hazardous waste, reporting and materials compliance under TCEQ and EPA and Tier II/TRI reporting
Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities
Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed
Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements
Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
Experience in environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Texas regulatory and environmental compliance experience
Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction
Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance
Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies. Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Kleinfelder is seeking an Wetland Scientist / Ecologist to join the team in Atlanta.

The successful candidate will work on field teams and participate in natural resource surveys, technical writing, permitting and regulatory compliance activities for a variety of clients in the energy, transportation, and commercial markets. The work will involve primarily field work including wetland delineations, environmental inspections during construction, endangered species surveys, habitat assessments, and other studies.

Position Requirements:

2 to 4 years of relevant experience in the Southeast US;
Ability to work flexible work schedules and availability to meet priority deadlines;
Ability to travel (mostly within North Carolina, however, also includes travel throughout the Southeastern US);
A valid driver’s license.

Education:

BS in an Environmental, Biological or Ecological Science, or Environmental Policy; Masters in a relevant field of study is a plus.

Preferred Skills / Experience:

Experience participating in wetland delineations in accordance with USACE and state (GA, SC, and NC) protocols, functional wetland assessments, mitigation, plant and wildlife identification, and soils identification;
Able to work with senior staff to help prepare permit documents, environmental reports, correspondence documents, calculations, and conduct analyses;
Experience conducting environmental field investigations and data collection / sampling;
Experience using GIS;
GA Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A inspector certification;
Possess excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills;
Ability to conduct work year-round in varying climate and field conditions; Ability to prioritize effort and effectively be engaged on multiple projects at one time.