Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer
Wood PLC

Job Info

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Overview / Responsibilities

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer to join our team in Blue Bell, PA or Hamilton, NJ.

Are you a Scientist, Geologist or Engineer with 1 to 4 years of environmental experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Senior Staff on a variety of technically challenging environmental projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.

Key Responsibilities :

• This individual will be approximately 80% in the field on industrial sites and 20% in the office
• Will work under the supervision of a Principal Scientist
• Field activities include soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installations and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment samples as well as documenting field activities
• Field activities may also include oversight of remediation subcontractors during remediation activities including pilot studies and remediation system installation
• Acts as a data gatherer; prepares maps, charts; runs simple computer programs
• Performs field testing; uses equipment and instrumentation
• Interprets data and test results, with experience and may write complete reports
• Prepares field reports, internal correspondence, sections of formal reports
• Follows company safety standards, site safety standards and provides all required permitting
• Contacts vendors; researches literature and regulatory requirements; prepares draft designs
• Conducts engineering or scientific calculations; coordinates geometry; performs minimal design work, preliminary analysis and layout

Skills / Qualifications

Required :

• BS or MS in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering or related technical field
• 1 to 4 years environmental experience
• EIT for engineers preferred
• Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area with overnight travel
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred :

• OSHA 40 hour certification

Physical Demands :

• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions
• Field activities may require working in specialized protective equipment supplied by employer. Candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks in such equipment
• Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which requires the ability to lift 40 pounds

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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