Job Tag: Science/Engineering

The Stormwater Engineer provides professional work in the field of civil engineering, specifically pertaining to stormwater management, including designing and reviewing systems to manage surface runoff, hydrology, and hydraulics. This includes designing and reviewing designs of stormwater basins, BMPs, pipes, and other infrastructure. The Stormwater Engineer also manages the stormwater fee program. This position involves a great deal of interaction with the public. This position requires a Bacholor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, minimum four (4) years of experience in civil engineering and stormwater management, a solid foundation of mathematical principles including algebra, calculus, and trigonometry to perform engineering calculations using computer programs, and a Pennsylvania Professional Engineer License.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range is $79,125-$115,401.

HP is an industry leader in sustainability and has announced ambitious goals to address Climate, Human Rights, and the Digital Divide. HP is expanding our Climate Team to include a Forest Expert to work with internal and external partners to drive our Forest goals. This individual is a recognized authority and subject matter expert in Forest conservation and management methodologies and policy, and who has worked with our current NGO partners including World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, and Arbor Day Foundation. This person will report into the Climate Director and will contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas that can help drive HP’s Forest-related long-term goals and objectives.

At the Expert level, this individual will solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommend appropriate alternatives. The individual will be expected to work on problems of diverse complexity and scope; act as a team or project leader by providing direction to team activities and facilitating information validation and team decision making processes. They will exercise independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution, and possess the ability to handle most unique situations, seeking advice to make decisions on complex business issues.

Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, and develop partner relationships to assure alignment with HP’s Forest strategy.
Leverage recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
Collaborate with external stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and other organizations, to advance forest restoration and conservation efforts and build partnerships that support these initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate the success of forest restoration and conservation initiatives and adjust strategies and tactics as needed.
Serve as the Climate Team’s relationship manager with our internal and external partners.
Conduct research and analysis related to forest management practices, climate change mitigation, sustainability standards, and other relevant topics to inform HP’s forest-related strategy and initiatives.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and innovations related to forest restoration and conservation and evaluate their potential applications to HP’s initiatives.
Provide regular reports and updates on HP’s forest-related initiatives to executive leadership, external stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
Represent HP at conferences, industry events, and other forums related to forest restoration and conservation.
Develop internal policies, standards, and guidance for internal stakeholders to implement HP’s forest strategy
Develop communications materials (e.g., trainings, contract language, FAQs) and respond to customer and internal inquiries.
Develop and manage budgets and resource allocations for forest-related initiatives.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Forestry, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Ecology, or other relevant field.
10+ years of experience in forest management, conservation, or related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong understanding of the forest products industry, nature-based solutions, forest ecology, conservation biogeography, political ecology, and externalities including regulatory and standards developments.
Knowledge of global forest restoration and conservation practices, including relevant laws and regulations.
Experience in project management, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including GIS, remote sensing, and statistical analysis software.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and perform in a fast-paced, often-changing environment, self-motivated, ability to learn quickly and work nimbly and to tight deadlines.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in Montana’s energy system and its critical role in supporting our communities and economy? Consider being part of the Montana Energy Office’s team of interdisciplinary professionals who are working to advance innovative solutions for some of Montana’s most complex energy challenges. We take on emerging problems that require curiosity, technical expertise, policy understanding, and teamwork to solve.

DEQ is looking for an Energy Resource Professional to join our team in the Energy Planning Section at the Montana Energy Office. The Office’s work includes providing public education about our energy system, participating in utility resource planning processes, overseeing renewable energy decommissioning and bonding, implementing funding for grid resilience and reliability, planning and funding electric vehicle deployment, and leading Montana’s energy emergency response team.

This Energy Resource Professional position involves cross-cutting energy program work that includes: 1) administering the wind and solar bonding and decommissioning program; 2) collaborating with utilities to support projects that enhance the reliability and resilience of the electric grid; and 3) supporting Montana’s energy emergency response program.

Tasks for this position will include stakeholder outreach, verifying compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and federal grant tracking and reporting. This position will also support energy emergency response activities of the agency, review energy policy, manage and analyze energy project data and statistics, and contribute to the Energy Office’s collaborative public outreach and education.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience implementing regulatory programs for energy development projects, conducting stakeholder engagement, providing customer service, supporting power systems planning, and implementing federal funding. Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with project tracking and analysis, and a record of effective teamwork are essential to this position. Experience with emergency response and implementing statutes and administrative rules is also desirable.

The Energy Resource Professional position includes opportunities for professional development and pay progression. The position will be based with the Energy Office at DEQ’s headquarters in Helena, Montana and may be eligible for part-time telework.

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental, biological earth sciences or engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant field or equivalent related experience in energy system analysis and design, grant management, and project development.

· Preferred experience with electric transmission and distribution systems planning; grant management and program implementation; emergency management and response; stakeholder engagement and customer service; and project tracking and analysis.

· Current valid Driver’s License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

RK&K is seeking a dedicated NEPA and Environmental Permit Coordinator in our Natural Resources Group supporting a major client in Washington, DC. In this hybrid role, you will be the lead permit coordinator responsible for supporting the permitting and regulatory review of infrastructure projects to meet the requirements of National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). You will be responsible for proactively communicating with internal and external agencies to facilitate reviews/approvals and avoid schedule delays. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment supporting one major client full-time, and to increase your knowledge of permitting and agency relationships in the DC area.

Essential duties:

Review of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and other contract documents to facilitate preparation of Section 106 and NEPA documentation and permit applications for review and approval by federal and state regulatory agencies
Collate and submit electronic and hard copy project documentation and permit applications for construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater pipelines and pumping stations and related ancillary activities
Coordinate with internal and external project managers and regulatory agency staff, and lead office and field meetings to facilitate acquisition of approvals/permits
Manage and track the status of reviews/permits for multiple projects simultaneously throughout the regulatory review and approval process
Assist project managers with addressing agency comments and following up with agency staff to ensure timely receipt of project approvals/permits
Support technical field meetings as needed/desired

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

Two to five years of increasingly responsible, professional agency coordination experience
A team-oriented, proactive self-starter interested in supporting a major client full-time
Excellent organizational and communication skills required
Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint is required

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

Two to five years of experience in federal and state (DC, Maryland & Virginia) permitting, and the Section 106 and NEPA review processes for infrastructure projects
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
National Park Service permitting and District electronic permit submittal process experience
Knowledge/proficiency in Power BI

Summary:

The Environmental Compliance Specialist II is responsible for the implementation and administration of environmental policies, programs, and trainings at Trident’s seafood processing facilities in the United States. This position works in collaboration with key plant and corporate stakeholders, as well as with a team of 2-5 Environmental Compliance Specialists under the supervision of the Environmental Compliance Director/Manager. This position includes travel to remote areas of Alaska.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Ensures compliance with all state and federal environmental laws and regulations in addition to corporate environmental policies.
Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the business and offers suggestions to functional managers seeking to ensure compliance.
Collects and analyzes environmental samples, interprets findings, and recommends and implements corrective action as needed.
Gathers input of alleged compliance violations and escalates to executive leadership.
Gathers information in support of environmental permit applications and regulatory reports required by the various regulatory programs.
Assists in periodic reviews or audits of environmental program data, trends, and processes. Identifies potential areas of non-compliance, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Reports findings to management and recommends corrective action as needed.
Assists with final review of reports and communications to regulators. Provides technical support in company negotiations with regulators.
Assists field staff and management to prevent releases of pollutants and environmental incidents by investigating, identifying causes, and developing preventative measures and practices.
Mitigates risk exposure by identifying sources of risk and developing needed programs, policies, and procedures. Avoids legal challenges by working collaboratively to understand the impact of current and proposed legislation.
Ensures internal and external stakeholder satisfaction by recommending best practices. Drives, implements, sustains, and develops quality process improvements that focus on operations and customer service.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

A minimum of two years of related experience.
A bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, or the equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Possesses working knowledge of environmental regulations including but not limited to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and SPCC
Current training certifications or ability to obtain certifications as necessary for specific job tasks within 6 months of hire date, including but not limited to HAZWOPER, DOT HazMat, Spill Response, Storm Water, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to travel to remote Alaska, up to 25%.

Preferred education and experience

Strong collaboration, analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the department as well as the overall organization
Ability to persuasively communicate with all levels of management and team members at various locations. Strong training, reporting, data analyzing, and presentation skills.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $70k to $85k

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit starts at 10 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, and 7 days of sick leave per year (9 in Seattle), accrued bi-weekly. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Builds, maintains & update hydraulic models for the City of Houston wastewater system service areas and applies hydraulic models to develop operational and CIP projects, and long-range strategies. Evaluates and plans the water and wastewater systems using different tools and techniques including advanced computer models, Business Analytics (BI) and Geographical Information System (GIS). Identify, evaluate, recommend, and plan for improvements of operations, procedures, facilities and systems. Performs and reviews engineering computations. Develops and designs conceptual utilities layouts, drawings, etc. Reviews, research, analyze and prepare various records, reports and other internal and external data. Reviews and evaluates service requests. Investigates public inquiries and prepares responses. Coordinates engineering activities in all disciplines (i.e., Water, Wastewater, Traffic, Street & Bridge and Storm Water).

Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting, etc.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier 3 Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing;

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering are required.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

Engineers from out-of-state must

be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas;

AND

obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, water and wastewater system. Possess a working knowledge of underground public utility infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, GIS, and programming. Hands-on experience of building and applying hydraulic models for problem solving. Ability to work with advanced features of Microsoft Office suit.

SUNY Brockport is seeking applicants for anticipated part-time adjunct faculty openings in the Department of Environmental Science & Ecology.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Ecology or a related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in Environmental Science and Ecology or a related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
Significant teaching experience.

The City of Waynesboro, Public Works Department is seeking an intern in the Engineering Division to assist with professional and technical work in the inspection and mapping of Public Works infrastructure. Duties will include basic engineering tasks, including GPS collection, GIS entry, plan file inventory, and construction inspection assistance. Position requires basic understanding of civil engineering practices, procedures techniques with knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs to include Word, Excel. ArcGIS experience and AUTOCAD experience desirable. The position requires HS diploma/GED, supplemented by on-going college-level civil engineering, construction, ArcGIS, or environmental science coursework. A valid driver’s license, pre-employment drug screening, and steel toed boots will be required. Submit application online at www.waynesboro.va.us with a resume and cover letter. Position open until filled. Pay rate: $15.00 per hour for approximately 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

The School of Plant and Environmental Science at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to lead the barley breeding efforts within the small grains breeding program at Virginia Tech under the mentorship of the program lead. The applicant is expected to develop and apply novel breeding methods using high-dimensional genomic information and high-throughput phenotyping. The successful applicant is expected to lead all barley breeding efforts within the program as well as research projects as a principal investigator related to development of new barley varieties adapted to the eastern United States.
The successful applicant is expected to apply advanced modeling techniques to phenotypic, genomic and environmental data to drive breeding decision making. The successful applicant will lead breeding research projects related to barley development, serving as PI with the small grains breeder serving as Co-PI. The applicant will serve as a mentor to teach methods and technique to graduate students conducting research in barley breeding.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in plant or animal breeding, population or quantitative genetics, and experience in a crop breeding program; Ability to work as a team member, excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to present information in public forums, excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work safely in an agricultural environment. Must have a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and experience in cultivar development.

Preferred Qualifications

Development of cultivars, knowledge in mixed models, genomic prediction, sequence alignment and variant calling methods, proximal sensing, significant programing proficiency in a suitable scientific language (Python, Julia, R, C, C++, Fortran, etc.), machine learning, and knowledge or familiarity of crop management and field research techniques.

The Center for Clean Water Technology is recruiting a Research Scientist with a focus on wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE). The project will be aimed at detecting and quantifying drugs, including opioids, illicit drugs, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and other chemicals in wastewater. The project may also involve identifying pathogens of concern in wastewater and studying potential public health implications. WBE can serve as an early warning tool for understanding the drug consumption trend or the emergence of any new outbreaks in defined communities, which may assist in public health interventions. Prospective candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, prior experience collaborating in extensive multidisciplinary teams, effective communication skills, mentoring abilities, and adaptability to changing research directions.

Responsibilities will include:

â— Analytical method development, wastewater sample processing, and sample analysis.

â— Data analysis and interpretation, presentations, and writing manuscripts for publication in appropriate top-flight journals.

â— Writing proposals for external support.

â— Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced in attached resume)
Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Environmental Health/Environmental Science/Earth Science/Environmental Engineering/Analytical chemistry or a closely related field. Three (3) years of related research experience with at least one year of research experience following attainment of a Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years of working experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LCMS).