Scientist/Engineer, Environmental Sciences

Requirements

• Our Environmental Sciences Practice is hiring for an Engineer or Scientist in our Bellevue, WA office. The individual in this position will be part of a team of scientists (chemists, hydrogeologists, soil scientists, oceanographers, biostatisticians, epidemiologists and toxicologists) that participate in a variety of projects related to environmental issues, including litigation support.
• The successful candidate will be expected to publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present at professional meetings, participate in business development, and be highly motivated to rapidly advance to a position of a senior consultant in demand by knowledgeable clients.

Responsibilities for this position includes:

• Evaluation of the transport and fate of contaminants in air, surface water, sediments, vadose zone and/or groundwater
• Design and implementation of field sampling programs
• Evaluation of field and laboratory data
• Data management
• Geologic/hydrogeologic evaluation
• Chemistry/geochemistry evaluation
• Geospatial analyses
• Graphical presentations

Qualifications for this position includes:

• Minimum B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. preferred, plus 3-5 years of consulting experience in Environmental Engineering, Geology or related fields
• On track for professional licensing: E.I.T., P.E. or L.G. preferred
• Current HAZWOPER training
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to professional development as evidenced by track record of peer-reviewed publications, participation in technical conferences and commitment to professional engineering licensure or professional certifications
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of engineering and scientific problems within and outside their direct areas of specialization
• Environmental forensics skills/experience a plus