Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Scientist

LaBella Associates•Chattanooga, TN

16h

About The Position

We are currently hiring an Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Scientist with 0-5 years of environmental consulting experience in our growing Chattanooga office. The successful candidate will work with an energetic and entrepreneurial team of brownfield investigation and remediation professionals. This position requires a combination of field and office work. Field work may vary from 30 to 100% project dependent. Expect an average of 25-75% of field time. Although the majority of field work will be focused in Eastern Tennessee, occasional travel may be required. This is a project-manager track position. This role will support Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with contamination by materials such as solvents, petroleum fuels, metals, and PCBs. This role may also support our regulated building materials (asbestos, lead-based paint, etc.) program. You have the opportunity to join a dynamic team working on large, technically engaging, and impactful projects. A successful candidate will be able to perform various tasks including field work, soil and groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, reporting writing, and supporting project managers on various projects, which may also include supporting natural resources, industrial hygiene, regulated building materials, and compliance-related services. Candidates experienced with the Tennessee and Georgia state Brownfield Programs will be given preference.

Requirements

0-5 Years Experience performing Phase II ESAs and brownfield investigation and remediation projects.
BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field
MS Office Suite proficiency
Strong communication skills, critical thinking, creativity
Strong attention to detail
Field sampling experience
Ability to lift up to 50-pounds regularly.
Possess and maintain and valid driver’s license.
40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and up to date annual refresher

Nice To Haves

Candidates experienced with the Tennessee and Georgia state Brownfield Programs will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and/or support field investigation and sampling events including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, etc.
Collect environmental samples and field screening data
Maintain field forms and other documentation
Field and laboratory data review and interpretation
Technical report writing and review
Data tabulation and management
Environmental monitoring and construction observation
Collaborate/coordinate with general contractors, earthwork contractors, drilling subcontractors, utility locators, etc.
Occasional out of town travel
Occasional weekend and overtime work