Environmental EngineerScientist

Environmental Engineer/Scientist

Vantage Point Solutions a growing and dynamic broadband consulting and engineering firm is seeking qualified individuals to join our team of professionals. We have an immediate opening for an Engineering Staff team member at our Huron SD office.

The Huron office serves an established client base in the eastern Dakotas by offering engineering and permitting services in multiple areas including agriculture wastewater geotechnical and general civil applications.

What Youll Be Doing

Engineering Staff work with colleagues and clients to usher projects through various stages from start to finish. The types of projects may include multi-year phased construction projects; permit applications with tight deadlines; local government permitting environmental due diligence construction oversight; and other initiatives.

The candidate will serve in multiple capacities ranging from field work and data collection to preparing plans and specifications for review by the supervising Professional Engineer as well as performing construction inspections and interaction with clients and contractors. Engineering Staff team members can expect to communicate frequently with clients and vendors and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate is organized eager to learn professional and adaptable. Attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills are vital. The nature of the role requires a team player meaning someone who can take ownership of assigned tasks collaborate well with other members of the team and proactively seeks to help team members push a project to the finish line. This position does not have supervisory responsibility but promotion over time for the candidate who demonstrates proper ability is possible.

Required Competencies

• Attention to detail (proofreading validating data etc.)
• Strong interpersonal communication in person over the phone via email and other digital platforms
• Strong written communication (reports permit applications etc.)
• Accountability; ability to take ownership and responsibility for assignments duties and projects
• Proficiency in common Microsoft programs including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn
• Adaptability and multi-tasking proficiency
• Ability to perform field work lift 50lb items if required

Education & Experience

Successful applicants should have a B.S. degree in engineering environmental science or a closely related field from a university or applicable experience. Progress toward obtaining Professional Engineer licensure is welcomed but not required. Familiarity with project management civil engineering principles GIS CAD drafting or the agriculture or wastewater industry is a plus but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability insurance 401(k) and more.

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people both employees and clients first. VPS is a customer-focused technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband power and financial industries.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.