Entry to Mid-Level Engineer or Scientist

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SLR International Corporation is seeking an Entry to Mid-Level Engineer or Scientist to join our busy Portland, Oregon operations.

The position will focus on multi-media permitting and compliance, such as stormwater compliance, SPCC, air permitting, and hazardous waste management.

Preferable candidates will have a strong relevant academic and employment background and a passion for environmental compliance work.

This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization.

The candidate selected for this role must be self-motivated and have a desire to foster technical excellence. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams in Portland and across the US.

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for over 20 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 1400 people delivering client solutions across five regions.

In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 34 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities.

SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.

We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors : Energy, Mining, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.

Job Description Required Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 0-10 years of experience in industry and / or consulting
• Experience within the following areas : Familiarity with multi-media environmental regulations including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, CERCLA, EPCRA and / or TSCA
• Excellent written / verbal communication and organization / analytical skills, including preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity and experience working onsite in industrial facilities or understanding of industrial operations, large and small
• Ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced consulting firm
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willing to travel within the US and Canada by airplane and car, including overnight travel

Preferred Technical Skills and Experience

• Development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans and / or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans
• Experience conducting environmental compliance audits / inspections or environmental document review at industrial facilities
• Development and / or implementation of environmental compliance programs, tools, or calendars for industrial facilities
• Experience with project management, including budget development and successful project implementation, within budget and timelines
• Air permitting and compliance for industrial facilities
• Hazardous waste management
• Collection of stormwater, soil, and / or groundwater samples for laboratory analyses

Key Responsibilities

• Develop well-written plans that fulfill regulatory requirements for stormwater, SPCC, air quality, hazardous waste, and other environmental programs
• Review federal, state, and local regulations for applicability determinations and compliance tasking; Review client programs for the purpose of identifying environmental compliance gaps
• Multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects
• Manage projects that are routinely on-time and on-budget
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks with team members
• Work with clients from a variety of industries or agencies, in various locations inside and outside of the United States
• Travel to client facilities to support project efforts
• Participate in internal, client, and agency meetings
• Prepare proposals with Senior or Principal staff guidance

Physical Demands

Field work and travel are expected to be a part of this position. With or without reasonable accommodation, employees are expected to perform the following activities :

• Perform field work at local and out-of-state job sites
• Travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Frequently walk or climb stairs and conduct visual assessments or collect measurements at heights
• Lift and / or move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Handle large items

Compensation Range :

The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $55, to $80, Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.