Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Entry Level)

Environmental Engineer / Scientist (Entry Level)

Job Locations US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Environmental

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As a Environmental Scientist / Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) at our Pittsburgh Corporate office, you'll be directly involved with environmental compliance monitoring and assessment projects.

Your primary responsibility will be completing field activities, including : assisting with and leading field sampling activities.

You will also assist with reporting activities, including managing and interpreting environmental data, and developing reports.

Role and responsibilities :

Preparing environmental data tables, maps, figures, and reports to interpret results and make recommendations for further action.

• Preparing engineering calculations, completing application forms, and compiling permit applications for new and expanding industrial, energy, and other commercial enterprises.
• Contributing to the preparation of environmental regulatory reports and plans.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering / scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost estimates, and other project documents.
• Participate in field work as necessary / required to accomplish tasks assigned by the project team leadership.
• Help to coordinate assigned tasks with staff and successfully complete discreet tasks as assigned on projects. Report progress to team leadership.
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted engineering design, scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards and practices in the execution of design work as directed by a supervisor and in conformance with industry standards.
• Provide input and assistance in investigating new techniques and methods that may increase the Company's efficiency and incorporate cutting edge applications to arrive at the desired result on projects.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate will have approximately 0 - 5 years of professional experience;
• BS Degree (MS not required, but preferred) in Environmental Science or Engineering, Chemistry (or equivalent);
• Valid driver's license;
• Basic technical competency, and demonstrated skills in engineering / scientific judgment, and mathematical-applications;
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently;
• Strong quantitative / math and analytical skills;
• The ability to participate in field work;
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills;
• As required by discipline, willingness to take training courses / secure certifications in various specialized areas such as health and safety, hazardous materials inspection, sample collection techniques, environmental site assessments, etc.; and
• Current 40-hour Hazwoper training (not required, but preferred).

Here's What We'd Like To See :

• Experience with technical writing;
• Experience with EPCRA reporting, PPC / SPCC Plans, RCRA, CAA, CWA, and TSCA;
• Experience with sustainability reporting or ESG programs;
• Strong chemistry background;
• Client-focused service orientation.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record .

We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects.

You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

• We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work;
• CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance;

and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal.

CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability;

tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.

Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.