Environmental Scientist/Engineer, Project Level- Salt Lake City

Job Title
Environmental Scientist/Engineer, Project Level- Salt Lake City
Job ID
27377977
Location
Salt Lake City,  UT 84115
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Description

Environmental Scientist/Engineer, Project Level

 

Western Technologies offers excellent career opportunities that begin with a stable, challenging workplace within a culture of safety and quality. We pride ourselves on our ethics, the excellence of our employees, responsiveness, and quality of our work. Western Technologies Inc. is a 65-years young consulting firm offering professional services in the southwestern United States in the fields of geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, nondestructive testing and welding inspection. WT has a full time opportunity to join our Salt Lake City Team as an Environmental Scientist/Engineer, Project Level.
 


General Responsibilities

Will consult with principals, technical experts, and supervisor on routine and environmental assessment and remediation projects. Apply increasing training, experience and proficiency in the application of technical practices and regulatory requirements in carrying out daily work assignments. Assignments may involve preparation of proposals and project budgets, assistance during drilling of soil borings and installation of monitor wells, use of field instrumentation, collection and shipment of soil, groundwater, surface water and vapor samples for laboratory analysis, data evaluation, draft reports, budget tracking and preparation of draft invoices. Other responsibilities may include indoor air quality monitoring, asbestos surveys, lead-based paint risk assessments, preparation of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Preference will be given to individuals with a professional registration (Professional Engineer or Registered Geologist) in the State of Utah, or In-Training designation. 

Functions / Duties

Performs site reconnaissance, field observations, field data collection and documentation or other field assignments.

Works around drill rigs, excavators or other heavy equipment in the field during investigations and installation of groundwater and soil vapor monitoring wells. 

Prepares draft proposals and cost estimates, evaluates data, prepares draft figures, data tables and reports, tracks project budgets, and prepares draft invoices.

Participates in training programs for career development and increased proficiency in safety, project management, field methods and standard practices. 

May direct the work of technicians, field crew, or drilling crew as necessary.

May monitor, oversee, and perform verification testing for the implementation of abatement work by independent contractors or subcontractors.

Overnight and extended travel may be required with this position. 

Skills / Abilities 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Office Suite. 

Education / Experience 

BS degree or higher in environmental engineering, environmental science or other physical science.

At least 5 years’ experience in consulting work specific to environmental or engineering disciplines. 

Licenses / Registrations 

A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

One or more of the following is preferred:

PE or PG preferred.

OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Training.

EPA accreditation as an asbestos inspector and/or contractor supervisor.

EPA certification as a Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor.

To learn more and/or apply on-line visit our web-site at www.wt-us.com
 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!

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