Entry-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

Mabbett & Associates, Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia
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Job Description
Description:


Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (Mabbett®), is seeking a self-motivated and highly organized entry-level environmental professional to support on-going site assessment and remediation projects in a hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia. As a member of Mabbett’s Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) Group, you will serve commercial, private, and federal sector clients. The projects include a focus on sites following the federal CERCLA program from initial Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) through remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remediation system design, installation, system operation and long-term maintenance and monitoring support.

This role provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, including industrial/commercial firms, large-business consulting firms, municipal agencies, and a variety of federal clients such as the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Agriculture amongst others. At the entry level, our technical support staff are expected to work closely with a variety of Mabbett’s technical experts and project managers, conduct field data collection, perform data analysis, prepare and revise technical reports, prepare figures & tables. The role will include increasingly complex assignments and increasing responsibilities. Our entry level staff have opportunities to work with Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, and specialists across the environmental assessment field.

The position will require involvement in all aspects of Mabbett’s site investigation and remediation projects, including work plan development, coordination with subcontractors, environmental media sampling, monitoring well installation, remedial oversight, remedial systems operation and maintenance, data management, and report preparation.

The successful candidate will work with senior management and project managers to help execute site characterization and remedial investigations, coordinate, and implement long-term monitoring programs, and operate remedial systems. Specifically, this includes:

  • Conduct field sampling and data collection
  • Technical report writing
  • Attend and participate in stakeholder meetings and public hearings
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office® suite, specifically in Word and Excel
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen, to include cannabis.
  • Must be able to travel (up to 40% of time) to complete highly technical work in sometimes challenging and remote locations, work in the field and outdoors, and lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs.
  • Must have strong time management skills as the ability to successfully meet project deadlines is critical to this position.

The following factors include directly relevant experience that demonstrate the applicant has specific skills and knowledge relevant to the role:

  • Professional or academic experience in site assessment and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA, or NEPA
  • Experience conducting environmental monitoring, sampling, and/or data interpretation
  • Proficiency in developing technical reports, figures, and tables
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher certification
  • Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Experience using GIS and/or CADD to present complex data
  • Experience with VBA/SQL/MS Access
  • Experience/knowledge of Tableau software
  • A desire to continue to grow technically, including new credentials, licenses, and skills

Mabbett & Associates, Inc.
Engineering
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
2 years, 3 months ago