Engineer/Scientist

Position Summary:

• Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC , is an engineering firm specializing in services to the solid waste industry, and environmental consulting to commercial, industrial, and municipal entities. Our professionals are well known for their experience assisting clients in solid waste management, air quality, remediation, hydrogeology, commercial real estate, investment banking, pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, to name a few. Cornerstone  was founded on the principle of providing excellent, client-based services. The firm’s strength is built on extensive experience with both large and small companies. Our services include: Landfill Engineering & Design, Air Quality Services, Site & Civil Design, Biogas Services, Environmental Services, Transfer, Recycling, & Processing Facilities, Hydrogeology Services, and Operations & Maintenance.
• Having been named to the Environmental Business Journal/CE News’ list of Top 20 Best Firms to Work For, Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC is focused on our mission to:
• Continue to be leaders in our fields of practice by providing the highest quality environmental, solid waste engineering, field service and construction management services from project conception to completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships for life with our clients by focusing on superior client service, responsiveness and cutting edge technical expertise.
• Develop relationships for life with our employees by providing a rewarding and challenging work environment that encourages innovation and a strong passion for their profession.
• Working primarily with professionals in the air quality group, the Engineer/Scientist will perform engineering and/or scientific tasks of a routine nature. The selected individual will work on a variety of technical projects, from design through investigation and construction observation and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Compiling and reviewing site specific technical data and documenting for management review.
• Preparing technical reports, environmental permit applications, permit conditions and various compliance related reports.
• Researching applicable regulatory requirements.
• Developing emissions calculations.
• Assisting in proposal efforts as directed.
• Assisting with the preparation of labor/material estimates and design/permitting packages for clients.
• Implementing safe work practices.
• Collecting and compiling field data as required.
• Comparing field site data to regulatory standards for compliance and some minor engineering design work.
• Providing other entry level duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline
• 0-2 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and/or education in air quality regulatory programs preferred
• Studies/experience with greenhouse gas audits/emission reduction techniques is desirable but not required.
• Technical savvy with CAD knowledge and extensive experience with MS Office (Word & Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (including technical writing skills)
• Willing and able to travel for field assignments as required, which may involve working under heat and cold stress, or other adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in personal protective equipment including respirator.
• Lifting of equipment of 25-50 lbs. may be required.
• Must pass OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Valid driver’s license as some travel is required.