What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at TRC Companies?
TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960's, is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in industry and government, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.
SECTOR OVERVIEW
Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.
TRC is seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental, Construction and Remediation (ECR) practice in Windsor, CT. This position is temporary/part-time with the possibility of going full-time depending on performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Support environmental projects, including site investigation and remediation, in the field and office
- Perform a variety of field work including environmental assessments, environmental investigations, site inspections, and subcontractor oversight.
- Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, work plans, design documents, and construction documents
- Ability to travel regionally is required.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in either Engineering (Environmental or Civil), Geology, Hydrogeology or a relevant environmental science field of study from an accredited university.
- Zero to three years of prior work experience in environmental consulting is strongly desired.
- Ability to work independently on a project team. Capability to effectively manage field and office tasks to completion without supervision, including tasks involving coordination with subcontractors. Must have the ability to "own" and effectively manage tasks (field and office) and subcontractors.
- Understanding and awareness of health and safety practices.
- 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- Experience or ability to coordinate, perform and manage field work (drilling oversight, soil logging, soil/groundwater/soil vapor sampling, etc.).
- Excellent writing/verbal communication skills for interaction with multi-disciplinary staff.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Experience with development of work plans, site investigation reports, proposals, and cost estimates a plus.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, GIS, ESRI, and/or HydroCAD a plus.
TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For temporary employees, TRC offers a 401(k) plan with a company match. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.trccompanies.com/.