Environmental Scientist or Engineer

SCS Engineers is looking for an energetic forward-thinking Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer to join our Portland Oregon office. You should be organized embrace teamwork and have the desire to grow professionally.

This position would be a hybrid of office and field-oriented technical work. Environmental surveys sampling and other field activities are an important basis for understanding the science and work underlying overall project work and opportunities for career growth.

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in both office and field.
• A mixture of office and field work expected; up to 20% field during the year; sometimes a week or more in the field for limited times during the year.
• Manage small projects or assist with managing larger projects based on previous experience.
• Coordinate perform and/or manage field work for multiple projects.
• Communicate with clients for field work coordination.
• Sample multi-media: soil soil vapor groundwater indoor air methane surface water sediment etc.
• Record data during field work which could include but not limited to soil characteristics groundwater and surface water data photographs and summaries of visual observations through photography and written field logs in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and interpret data recorded during field work for reporting purposes and to help determine future project needs in coordination with the project manager.
• Complete quality control reviews of lab data and other work products.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations following ASTM Standards based on experience level.
• Design or provide design support for projects in concert with senior engineering staff based on experience level.
• Oversee contractors during field activities for regulatory and safety compliance.
• Report writing and preparation of supporting documentation including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and groundwater and stormwater compliance reporting.
• Field days at job sites throughout Oregon and Washington or in other states can be expected with this position.
• Communicate project status schedules and compliance issues with project managers.

• Bachelors Degree in Geology Environmental Science Engineering or related field required.
• At least two years of related experience required; more than 5 years of experience preferred.
• Progress towards professional licensing (GIT EIT) preferred if applicable (geologists engineers).
• Experience with standard field equipment (multi-meters pumps controllers etc.) preferred but not required.
• HAZWOPER training completed and up to date preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with water quality environmental regulations and environmental assessment/remediation preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar software suites required.
• Detail-oriented and a team player with good communication technical writing analytical organizational and time management skills.
• Valid drivers license with driving record in good standing required.