Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist in Atlanta, or Kennesaw, GA for our Remediation and Compliance Practice in our South Gulf Operations. The position will dig into the details of environmental management, environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, and health and safety, working closely with industrial and manufacturing clients as well as attorneys, while further developing the business and technical skills needed for a successful consulting career.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing multi-media environmental compliance services, such as compliance audits and reviews, regulatory permitting, annual reporting, and other compliance services.
• Developing compliance documents and permit applications associated with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPRCA), and other regulatory statues. Experience in Georgia and with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is a plus and additional experience in the southeast geography (GA, AL, TN, SC, NC) is also helpful. 
• Supporting the health and safety practice areas through industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure risk assessments, and worker safety support for manufacturing and industrial clients as well as remediation projects.
• Supporting projects involving due diligence with substantial historical research including ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and other due diligence services. (preferred)
• Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level management responsibilities, along with supporting entry-level staff through training and mentoring tasks.
• Field work and travel (~30%) may also be required in support of site assessments, environmental and IH sampling, or regulatory support.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required) 
• Professional registration in subject area or ability to pursue future certification/registration (i.e., EIT, PE, ASP, CIH, etc). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years (5+ preferred) of experience in an environmental consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• An outstanding track record for client management and technical leadership. (preferred)
• Project experience involving environmental regulatory compliance, health and safety, historical research, and environmental assessment. (preferred)
• Experience working on demanding, sophisticated, and legally sensitive projects. (preferred)
• Knowledge of Federal and Georgia regulatory, especially CAA, CWA, RCRA, OSHA, and EPCRA.
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 
• Experience working in manufacturing and industrial settings (preferred)