Job Tag: Science/Engineering

As the Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting natural resources. A typical day in this role involves conducting technical reviews, processing permit applications, performing field inspections, and coordinating regulatory processes with various stakeholders. The Specialist also provides expertise on environmental protection issues and assists in policy formulation and enforcement actions. If you are passionate about the environment and protecting our natural resources, make sure to apply today!

Perform field inspections, seagrass and bathymetric surveys, document and analyze findings.
Prepare correspondence, permits, notices, and other technical reports based upon collected and analyzed data and resulting decisions made regarding the applicable regulations.
Coordinate regulatory processes with permit applicants, other government agencies, engineers and consultants, builders, and the public.
Interact with other County departments and divisions on Environmental Protection issues (i.e., Threatened and Endangered Species, protected habitat, wetlands, etc.).
Maintain up-to-date files and data entry within permitting database (e.g., Amanda system).
Review Plans and building permit applications for impacts to the natural resources and consistency with applicable County regulations.
Perform field inspections, document, and analyze findings.
Coordinate regulatory processes with permit applicants, other government agencies, engineers and consultants, builders, and the public.
Interact and coordinate with Planning and Development Services staff on Environmental Protection issues (i.e., Threatened and Endangered Species, protected habitat, wetlands, etc.).
Conduct compliance inspections, respond to and properly resolve citizen complaints, and initiate appropriate enforcement actions. Provide expert technical testimony in legal actions.
Create, update, and maintain outreach materials. Conduct WNCA jurisdictional boundary determinations. Give presentations to the public and stakeholder groups.

To thrive in this position, you must have-

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate environmental field can substitute for one year of professional experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, particularly related to water-dependent structures, dredge and fill work, coastal construction, and protected habitats.
Experience in conducting technical reviews, processing permits, and performing field inspections in an environmental regulatory setting.
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants, and the public.
Experience in policy review, formulation, and enforcement actions.
Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., Accela) is a plus.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state’s water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency seeks a full-time Environmental Engineer Intern to join our family of professionals delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Typical Job Functions:

Develops, prepares, and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, and/or systems.

Develops, prepares, and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.

Performs engineering inspections of systems operations, structures, and facilities during construction.

Implements statutes and regulations.

Reviews applications and issues permits.

Performs physical and chemical tests to assure the quality of construction facility operations and ambient conditions.

Review engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.

Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and industry.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required duties at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles and techniques of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials. Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and determine sound courses of action; to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously, and to write reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

Level VI – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting a master’s degree in engineering for one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

Level V – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and one year experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

Level IV – Education and experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern.

Level III – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology or a bachelor’s degree in construction management with heavy or civil option.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

General Duties:

Instructor needed to teach Environmental Science in the Spring 2024 semester. We are searching an instructor to teach:

One section of Environmental Science lecture on Monday/Thursday mornings
This college level course will be taught face-to-face in one of the local high schools to eligible students.

Requirements:

Master’s degree required.

INTERA Incorporated is looking for an entry-level Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join us in our Austin, TX, office. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with an enthusiasm for learning and a desire to perform both office and fieldwork. This role is a great opportunity for an early-career individual to support environmental projects, mainly in Texas, while INTERA helps foster your personal and professional growth.

Our purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow.
Help us make a difference today!

Responsibilities

Traveling up to 50% of the time for field-related activities that can last up to two consecutive weeks
Developing and implementing workplans for data collection
Overseeing drilling activities including logging soil borings
Performing groundwater monitoring events
Supporting and participating in site characterization investigations including soil gas investigations, monitoring well drilling and installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing events
Collecting environmental samples and/or using field instruments to monitor environmental conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water, soil vapor, landfill gas, soil/sediment, and air)
Documenting, managing, and analyzing environmental data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Developing and updating site maps and drawings in ArcGIS
Development of and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork
Overseeing work performed by subcontractors, to ensure work is completed following work plans, design drawings, specifications, and/or client expectations
Interfacing with clients in the field

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and ability to ensure routine tasks are completed on schedule
Capable of providing thorough and accurate records of field activities using forms and logs
Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical topics through writing, presentations, and verbal methods
Proficiency in working both independently and in project teams
Willing and able to safely drive and/or travel to project sites for up to two consecutive weeks

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with environmental site assessments, environmental permit application preparation, or environmental compliance
Experience with environmental drilling, monitoring well design and installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and remedial construction oversight
Mechanical aptitude and experience with maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (field equipment and instruments, pumps, blowers, etc.)
Experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation
Experience with ArcGIS
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Associate or Full Professor – Ohio Eminent Scholar of Ecology with a strong track record of extramurally funded research in ecosystem ecology or related fields. Study areas may include, but are not limited to, the effects and consequences of global change on ecological systems (e.g., effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, or habitat degradation); ecosystem processes (e.g., primary production, energy flow in food webs, carbon and nutrient cycling); coupled natural-human systems; and macrosystems ecology. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an internationally renowned, externally funded research program; provide leadership on large, collaborative research projects; effectively teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses as assigned; and participate in advising and service. The successful candidate will not currently have primary employment within the state of Ohio. Appointment begins August 2025.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Ecology, or closely related field by date of appointment.

work, as well as data quality;
Conduct day to day oversight, review of documents, ensuring goals and deliverables are met;
Help set Stream Team work schedules and ensure shift coverage;
Conduct occasional field and laboratory work to assess bacteria levels in freshwater areas during summer months, as needed;

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of computer science, earth science, environmental science or a related field. Applicants with equivalent experience will also be considered.
Strong computer programming and modeling skills; experience with Python required; experience with both Python and SQL preferred;
A self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills; proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and follow projects to completion on schedule;
Passion for the environment and a desire to work in a team environment;
Project management, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills;
Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit;
Professional and positive work ethic;
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable personal or public transportation are required.

North Jersey environmental firm specializing in Brownfield Redevelopment with over 30 years of success in search of a Project Manager to work from our Lyndhurst, NJ office. Candidate must have 5 plus years of NJ environmental consulting, engineering, geology, or environmental science experience to join our team to lead New Jersey projects. This position provides opportunities for personal and professional development by joining a growing team with a diverse private sector clientele, and to gain experience in many project types and sizes in all stages of brownfield assessment, investigation, remediation, and redevelopment.

Position Qualifications

Must have proficiency and significant experience with the following:

Proficiency with requirements of the NJDEP regulations and guidance, including a solid understanding of ARRCs, Tech Regs, ISRA, LNAPL Guidance, etc.
Strong technical writing, including significant experience in writing reports and workplans, such as Preliminary Assessments (PA), Site Investigations (SI), Remedial Investigations (RI), Remedial Action Workplans (RAW), Remedial Action Reports (RAR), as well as developing Conceptual Site Models.
Experience with institutional controls deed notices, Remedial Action Permit applications, CEA process.
Good knowledge of capping and fill guidance and engineering controls.
Experience and understanding of environmental aspects of construction and development projects.
Experience with performing environmental sampling, environmental borehole logging, and implementing subsurface investigation workplans.
Preparing proposals, tracking project budgets, and reviewing contracts.

Experience with following areas considered a plus:

Remediation and LNAPL mitigation design and technical expertise.
Conducting due-diligence Preliminary Assessments/ Site Investigations and ASTM Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SPPPs), soil erosion and sediment control plans (SESCP), and ecological evaluations.
Fundamental understanding of remediation treatability/pilot studies and design for various types of media.
Designing soil disposal characterization sampling plans, and experience with construction waste management.
AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS proficiency.
New York and other out-of-state experience is a plus.

General Requirements:

Good organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Comfortable with logistics coordination and working with outside consultants, vendors, and service providers.
Team-oriented, safety-conscious individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
OSHA 40-hour (HAZWOPER) and/or OSHA 10-hour (Construction Safety) certifications a plus.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record with no DUI’s, excessive or major violations in the last 5 years.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, or science-related fields. Masters a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of full-time New Jersey environmental consulting or engineering experience.

This is a professional services position and is responsible for scientific work in protecting the environment. The position is of a supervisory nature and includes program management and performing complex technical evaluations. Responsibilities include supervising subordinates engaged in monitoring, evaluating, and investigating environmental issues and assessing and disseminating information as it pertains to Department objectives. Work is performed under administrative direction.

This position oversees the compliance monitoring and regulatory enforcement functions for the Board of Pesticides Control. It supervises and trains the field inspection staff, conducts inspections on an as-needed basis, and is the point person for receiving complaints and other allegations of unlawful conduct. This position also coordinates complaint responses, develops Standard Operating Procedures, oversees sampling procedures, and reviews case files. The position also makes initial determinations relative to whether violations of Maine pesticide laws have occurred, and if so, works with the Office of the Attorney General to determine the appropriate enforcement response. Travel and participation in nationwide conferences and training programs with other state pesticide regulatory officials is also a responsibility. Finally, the position is the enforcement liaison with the Federal EPA relative to the cooperative enforcement agreement that ensures Maine retains enforcement primacy.

There are possibilities for remote work within a structured work plan upon department approval.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS), founded in 1837, has been a research institute of Indiana University (IU) since 1993. Its mission is to provide geological information that contributes to the wise stewardship of energy, mineral, and water resources and mitigates potential geologic hazards. Indiana residents benefit from focused research initiatives, geologic sample and data collection and archiving, and dissemination of information through the peer-reviewed Indiana Journal of Earth Sciences, databases, and outreach programs. Employees work cooperatively across the IGWS Business, Research, and Information Services Divisions to advance long-term research, collection, and service goals. The Survey consists of 35 to 40 geologists, geological technicians, archivists, a cartographer, a GIS analyst, an image specialist, a web developer, an editor, and an education and outreach coordinator.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment and inclusive workplace. We seek candidates who understand different perspectives and cultures, can actively contribute to the work environment where differences are valued and supported, and are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communication.
Job Summary

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS), a research institute of Indiana University (IU), seeks applications for a research geologist with expertise in the water-rock-energy continuum. We are particularly interested in a dynamic, cross-trained scientist who will contribute to energy resources and energy byproduct studies with the IGWS’s Center for Energy.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Works independently and with a team plan and conduct basic and applied research relating to Indiana’s geology and natural resources at regional to site-specific scales.
Conducts research on energy storage, characterizing the reservoir, caprock, migration pathways, groundwater, and air quality with a focus on the physical and chemical requirements for unconventional petroleum systems and geothermal, carbon, natural gas, and hydrogen storage.
Helps manage the survey’s paper and digital oil, gas, and coal records.
Focuses on producing deliverables related to geological research projects.
Plans and conducts multiple research projects as qualified for by knowledge and experience.
Provides expertise for staff engaged in research activities and responds to service requests from the general public, government agencies, industry, and academia regarding the geology of Indiana’s energy, mineral, and/or water resources.
Collaborates with scientists in the energy and mineral resources fields nationally and internationally.
Cooperates across the IGWS Research and Information Services Divisions to advance long-term research goals.
Cooperates across the IGWS Research, Information Services, and Business Divisions to advance long-term research and mapping plans and complement the culture of the Indiana Geological and Water Survey.
Collaborative opportunities exist with other researchers across the IU-Educational System.
Collaborates on research and grant programs with the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Energy, and state agencies in Indiana will comprise an important portion of this position.

General Responsibilities

Plans and develops research projects, methods, and techniques.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data from maps, well logs, samples, and/or geologic/geophysical field investigations.
Supervises and performs field and laboratory work using a variety of field and lab equipment.
Participates in externally and internally funded research projects.
Analyzes and interprets research findings and presents findings as geologic maps, professional papers, and personal contacts.
Responds to requests for information from the general public, government agencies, industry, and academia that relate to the geology and related resources of Indiana.
Reviews published literature pertaining to specific research.
Coordinates research projects with other state geological surveys and other research groups.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor’s degree with coursework or research experience in geology

Preferred

Master’s degree with coursework or research experience in geology
Independent research in an energy resources-related field
Research experience in reservoir characterization with a multi-disciplinary background.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years experience with geological research

Preferred

A multi-disciplinary background with research experience research on energy storage, characterizing the reservoir, caprock, migration pathways, groundwater, and air quality with a focus on the physical and chemical requirements for unconventional petroleum systems and geothermal, carbon, natural gas, and hydrogen storage.
Geologic knowledge of Indiana and the Midwest

Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc. is recognized as one of our industry’s top firms for providing employees with a desirable work environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample career growth and development opportunities. Our company culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every employee is valued and empowered to contribute to the company’s success. We also prioritize work-life balance, offer hybrid work schedules, and strive to create a supportive and flexible work environment. Joining our team means joining a community of passionate and driven individuals dedicated to positively impacting our firm and industry.

Team member will work closely with lead engineers and clients on the PV Solar and BESS portion of projects to:

Manage the scope of services, including preparing conceptual designs, project deliverables, construction administration, and project closeout
Work in collaboration with Clients and Owners to develop project scope and goals
Select and specify the appropriate equipment (PV modules, inverters, DAS)
Locate and lay out that equipment for the specific job site
Configure the system DC and AC one-line diagram to the point of connection in coordination with the electrical engineer
Provide all related calculations
Provide necessary PV specific details
Manage the Interconnection Application (IA) process with the serving utility company
Ensure all projects are compliant with industry standards and regulations
Coordinate technical aspects of the design with the structural, civil, electrical, technology, and architectural teams
Conduct site inspections and project progress meetings regularly
Coordinate on project proposals and RFP development
Adhere to project budget and schedule requirements
Exceed client expectations

Minimum Requirements:

Five (+5) years of project management experience in the design of PV solar and BESS systems
Ability to lead and coordinate a team to complete project deliverables while exceeding client expectations
Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD
Proficient in Revit BIM software
Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (Outlook, Word, Etc.)
Strong desire to work with team members and maintain client relationships
Demonstrated previous success with project design from inception to completion
Fieldwork will be expected and require interaction with client personnel

Preferred:

Ability to perform financial and technical energy feasibility studies
Energy modeling and data analysis for evaluating energy efficient measures
Experience with commissioning
Interest in developing the firm’s sustainable marketability
Participate in efforts to support an innovative and forward-thinking work environment