Job Tag: Science/Engineering

This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate is expected to become an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. The faculty member will engage in service and scholarly activity with interest in continued growth and enhancement of the department’s participation in ACU’s undergraduate research program.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Range Management, Wildlife management, or closely related field. Individuals with appropriate master’s degrees who are working toward the above terminal degree will be considered.

General

The Manager of Energy reports to the Chief, Rail Commercial & Business Development. The position is responsible for managing and overseeing energy procurement and delivery Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).
Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

Oversight of Caltrain’s activities and operations of energy procurement and delivery, including resource planning, power supply, cost forecasting, reporting, managing the Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) Program, and compliance with federal and state energy regulations.
Lead and manage long-term energy procurement strategy to achieve stable and affordable costs, and a clean power supply portfolio to support Caltrain’s operations.
Negotiate with external stakeholders and counterparties on contract and power supply and financial obligations.
Manage and administer the LCFS Program.
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with existing statutory, regulatory, and commercial obligations.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of energy related goals.
Act as the energy-related SME for Caltrain operations and capital projects.
Responsible for research, interpreting and applying Federal, State, and Local energy related policies, laws and regulations.
Serve as the liaison to outside stakeholders and agencies on energy and climate matters with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Serves as the primary point of contact regarding any energy projects and programs and performs related duties as assigned.
May Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Example of Essential Duties:

Manage and oversee the activities and operations of energy programs and projects, including the procurement and delivery of energy to support Caltrain’s operational needs.
Manage energy-related contracts and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
Manage Caltrain’s participation in the LCFS Program and recommends and administers policies and procedures to ensure compliance with and maximum revenue from the LCFS program.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures for energy related activities.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of energy procurement and delivery methods and procedures; recommends changes to Caltrain policies or procedures to ensure the delivery of reliable and cost-effective energy in support of Caltrain’s operations; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels.
Collaborate and coordinate energy projects, programs, and processes with other departments within Caltrain.
Develop and oversee annual energy budget and recommend and implement practices and procedures to monitor and report on energy related costs.
Seek cost containment strategies in energy procurement and delivery, including alternative sources of power, if and when feasible.
Research and recommend energy programs and projects; support and seek passage of legislation to facilitate Caltrain’s energy objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact with PG&E for the delivery of energy; manages and executes any necessary agreements between Caltrain and PG&E.
Serves as the primary point of contact with Community Choice Aggregators and any power suppliers for the procurement of energy; manages and executes any necessary agreements between Caltrain and power suppliers.
Monitor regulatory developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility and evaluate impact upon operations, reliability, and costs.
Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports, and other necessary correspondence as required.
Conduct a variety of energy studies and forecasts, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to budget programs, long-term costs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm and promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, science, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field in energy from an accredited college or university.
The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time energy procurement or related experience, which must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-four-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in related transportation and energy fields preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in preparing budgetary, statistical and economic analysis.
Advance knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) (e.g., PeopleSoft) or other database or financial enterprise system.
Knowledge of the following areas are highly desired
Principles of power procurement and delivery for Caltrain operations
Principles of energy resource planning and cost forecasting
Principles and practices of energy program development and administration
Principles of statutory, regulatory, and commercial rights and obligations to various regulatory and non-regulatory entities
Principles and practices of utility companies and associated organizations
Energy related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Biological Sciences. We seek a dynamic and innovative individual to join our faculty in delivering excellence in teaching, research, and service. The School of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in Biology, Environmental Science, and Medical Laboratory Science as well as MS degrees in Biology and in Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology (MSNT), and a PhD degree in MSNT. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Environmental Science, a foundational course in our Environmental Science curriculum, while also contributing to teaching and research in the areas of sustainability, conservation, ecology, environmental health, toxicology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Environmental Science, and upper-level and graduate courses related to sustainability, conservation, ecology, or toxicology.

Establish and maintain an active research program in areas such as sustainability, conservation biology, environmental toxicology, or related fields, with a commitment to securing external funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their academic and professional development, including research projects and career opportunities.

Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across disciplines to foster a dynamic and inclusive academic environment.

Contribute to the department’s service mission through active involvement in recruiting activities, programmatic support, and committee work.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, or a closely related field

Established record of research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and a strong potential for securing external funding

Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse academic community

Willingness to contribute to the department’s service mission through participation in recruiting efforts, programmatic support, and committee work

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Science or related disciplines

Experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field is highly desirable

Sundance is an award-winning environmental and natural/cultural resources Small Business. Our success has been rewarded by a deep backlog of work and we look forward to continuing to accomplish our goals. We value your innovative thinking, technical expertise, business skills, and your ability to engage with our clients and our project teams. If you are a high-achiever with a client-focus and a passion for quality, innovative solutions, and environmental stewardship, you will be a perfect match with us.

The NEPA Project Manager will lead environmental reviews of documents submitted by third-party preparers; coordinate with project applicants and consultants for additional information; correspond with state and federal agencies; and serve as signatory on environmental compliance documents. The environmental compliance review will include providing technical guidance and direction to staff and project teams, preparing and reviewing technical documents, and ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time. The NEPA Project Manager will support the Senior Environmental Specialists (Team Leads) and the Deputy Program Manager for the overall contract. In addition, the NEPA Project Manager will mentor and train junior-level staff, and conduct technical reviews of their work products. Environmental compliance activities will include reviews of Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, archaeology, geology, natural or environmental sciences, or related field.
5 years of environmental compliance and review experience; or 3 years with a master’s degree in a related field.
Must have the ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in a project-specific context.
Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks.
Proficiency with MS Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe products, and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years’ experience working with all levels of NEPA documentation and/or environmental permitting.
Experience reviewing and writing CEs, EAs, and EISs.
Experience working with a variety of federal agencies and the ability to absorb each agency’s nuances.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this internship is to learn about Greenville Water’s engineering department and to develop skills in the area of new construction and water main replacement projects. Part-Time Temporary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Read manufacturers product specifications and determine if products are suitable for application and meet contract specifications.
Review archived record drawings and GIS for project examples and existing as-built conditions.
Review and comment on plans and specifications prepared by internal or external design groups.
Coordinate review of plans and specifications by operations personnel.
Perform field investigations or planned projects to determine existing conditions and project requirements.
Perform simple analysis including pipe velocity, head loss, hydraulic capacity, fire flow, cost estimates, project schedules and standard details.
Prepare agendas, take meeting notes and minutes. Take action items from meetings, completes and performs follow-up.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

College student seeking a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license with good driving record.

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks a full-time Oceanographic Technical Specialist II to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS). This position will be focused on advancement of the 500m-gridded Coastal Ocean Reanalysis (CORA) model. CO-OPS is the authoritative source for accurate, reliable, and timely tides, water levels, currents, and other coastal oceanographic and meteorological information. If you are looking to be an instrumental part of a growing, employee- and customer-focused company working on exciting issues in environmental science and other marine/coastal resources, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Assist CO-OPS with the advancement of the new CORA (Coastal Ocean Reanalysis) hydrodynamic coastal model simulations of water levels and waves for the past 40+ years.
Identify new technologies or data sets that may enhance or lead to development of new CO-OPS products using the hydrodynamic model output
Evaluate model results against observations, or assess the integration of model output with other products and services.
Aid in the development and operationalization of nearshore wave observations, which will support marine navigation, hydrodynamic model development, coastal change forecasts, and the prediction of coastal hazards such as rip currents, storm surge, and wave run-up.
Act as a subject matter expert on nearshore water level and wave observations used for model validation
Assist with the development of presentations, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications in areas of expertise.
Analyze and visualize output from coastal models.

Salary: Full-time. Pay commensurate with experience. Generous employee benefits.

Location: Silver Spring, MD and/or remote.

Salary: This is a full-time position. Wage range is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour. Overtime is not anticipated. Comprehensive benefits package.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

MS in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, physics, physical science, geophysics, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline, and two years of relevant experience, or a BS and eight years of relevant experience. General database and query experience and a working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, and/or ArcGIS preferred.
Must understand coastal oceanographic principles, theories, and practices sufficient to review and analyze data.
Must have experience with big data sets and hydrodynamic coastal modeling.
Experience in oceanographic and model data analysis, validation, and assessment using statistical methods.
Experience with visualization and analysis of spatial data.
Extensive computing skills in Python, shell scripts, Fortran, MATLAB, and others
Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office applications, and Google’s Collaboration Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, and Slides) for analyzing data and developing and editing documents and presentations.
Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team, are required.
Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.

The Division of Risk Management and Safety has an opening for an Environmental Protection Specialist Ito support the AU Partnership with Fort Moore. This is an exciting opportunity to help support the Fort Moore environmental compliance program. The role provides compliance inspection, training, and consultation to the Fort Moore Maneuver Center of Excellence in the following specialized areas: Regulated Waste Management; Hazardous Materials Management; Underground Storage Tanks (UST); Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) and SPCC; Title V Air Permit; and Stormwater/NPDES. This position will also perform spill response duties as part of the Fort Moore Spill Response Team.

Essential Functions:

Conducts inspections for Hazardous Waste generating areas at Ft. Moore to ensure compliance with RCRA.
Performs inspections and assessments of the Fort Moore UST, AST, SPCC, Title V, Pollution Prevention (P2), MS4 and NPDES compliance.
Provides technical guidance in relation to regulated waste to include RCRA hazardous waste, universal waste, and other special wastes.
Reviews and provides guidance in multi-media areas related to Ft. Moore Environmental Management Division.
Designs, conducts, and coordinates training and education in areas of specialization.
Recommends actions and solutions for resolving/preventing violations.
Serves as the U.S. Army Fort Moore Maneuver of Excellence Staff Inspection Program (MCoE SIP) inspector, providing compliance-orientated feedback on applicable functional areas, identifying deficiencies, and bringing respective Fort Moore units environmental programs to standard.
Participate and provide support for hazmat spill emergency response.
Analyze data to provide interpretations of waste analysis and waste characterizations.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science.

Desired Qualifications:
Progressive environmental experience with implementing federal and state regulations hazardous waste management, UST’S, SPCC, Pollution Prevention, Stormwater/NPDES, or other related environmental programs.

Earth Data Northeast, Inc. (“EDN”) provides geophysical and hydrogeological field services to the environmental industry. Position involves the operation of packer testing equipment in the field for the purpose of formation evaluation, as well as the installation of multi-level groundwater monitoring and sampling systems. Office responsibilities include data analysis, interpretation, and report writing. Position involves approximately 50-70% outdoor field work and travel throughout the United States. Work activities will be performed on groundwater contamination sites in support of site investigations and remediation.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in geology/hydrogeology, geophysics, environmental science or similar field from an accredited college or university and a strong interest in the earth sciences. Candidates must possess superior verbal and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, and proficiency with mechanical and electrical systems.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, superior driving record, and be insurable. Candidates will be required to participate in health and safety training, medical monitoring, and drug and alcohol testing. 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER safety training a plus.

Salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement savings plan.

Under general direction of the Environmental Program Manager, administers assigned environmental compliance programs. Performs investigations, environmental testing, and other duties in office, lab, and/or on location in the field as needed; analyzes and interprets data; Supports Program Manager in implementation of Environmental Affairs’ stakeholder role in DFW’s Sustainability Policy and implementation of DFW Airport’s Environmental Management System and Environmental Policy and implements Best Management & Good Housekeeping Practices. Conducts compliance inspections for the activities of internal DFW Board departments, airlines, tenants, and coordinates with governmental and other regulatory agencies.

What you will be doing:

Administers assigned environmental compliance program(s); analyzes federal, state and local environmental regulations that impact airport property, planning and/or operations and develops options for compliance with impacted work and/or operational areas; makes recommendations and assists in developing program plans.
Prepares technical reports and presents findings in writing and in meetings/presentations.
Manages environmental and/or sustainability projects in conjunction with project managers; leads, directs, assesses and develops team members; coordinates job assignments and responsibilities with crews and contractors and reports results to Program Manager.
Provides documentation, quality control and scheduling as required for the administration and execution of each assignment (i.e. Capital funding documents, Official Board Actions, Work Authorizations, etc.).
Meets with representatives of state and federal agencies and local municipalities; responds to agency requests for information during site visits.
Ensures environmental aspects and impacts within the span of control of your position are identified and timely communicate applicable personnel and operational changes to Environmental Affairs.

What you need:

Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences, environmental science, engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of professional experience in environmental operations, environmental analysis, or environmental program administration.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted to the above.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

Special requirements:

Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et. Al. and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal.
This is a designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug screening test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.
This is a designated essential employee position as defined in the Categories and Classifications of Employees Policy of the Airport Administrative Policy and Procedure. This is defined as an employee whose attendance is required to maintain airport operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation.
Department may designate specific area(s) of environmental experience.
Licenses and certifications required by state and federal agencies for the performance of these job duties must be obtained within the time specified by department. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment.
Fulfill all training requirements and activities in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 139 and Administrative Policy AO.014.01, Ground Vehicle Driver Training for Air Operations Area.
Ability to pass a medical physical examination.