Environmental Geologist/Scientist

LaBella is currently planning to hire an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer in our growing, multi-disciplinary, Daphne, AL office.

LaBella has over 1,900 employees in over 35 offices throughout 13 states and 3 countries. Our growing Daphne office provides focused, technical environmental consulting services with the resources of a larger-sized firm.

This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic team working on exciting, multi-phase, technically engaging, and impactful projects.

The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports.

This individual will assist with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, support environmental investigations and remediation at project sites throughout Alabama, and support project managers on various projects.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of office and field time.

Duties

• Performing field work primarily throughout Alabama
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Perform and / or supervise field activities and drilling on construction projects.
• Perform Phase I inspections.
• Collect, record, and organize field data in a concise manner.
• Data presentation, map creation, and report preparation.
• Prepare deliverables on time and within budget.
• Maintain open communication with project team members.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and in line with firm's core values.
• Conduct work to professional standards and following firm's QA / QC policy.

Requirements

• degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in a related local environmental position.
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written, and verbal)
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid AL driver’s license, lean driving record, and reliable transportation

Skills

• Computer skills including Microsoft office (word processing, database, spreadsheet) and GIS (ArcMap) preferred, and / or ability to learn programs with proper comprehensive training.
• Field equipment use such as a photo-ionization detector (PID), pumps, and meters preferred, and / or ability to learn the operation of the equipment with proper comprehensive training.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

o Flexible Work Schedule

o Health / Dental Insurance

o 401k Plan with Employer Match

o Short & Long Term Disability

o Profit Sharing

o Paid Time Off

o Leadership Development Program

o Fitness Reimbursement

o Tuition Reimbursement

o Referral Bonus Program

o Wellness Program

o Team Building Events

o Community Service Events