Mid- to Senior-level Scientist

Title:  Mid to Senior Level Environmental Scientist

Location:  Tacoma or Seattle Job Type:  Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, mid- to senior-level environmental scientist. We are interested in a candidate that has the capacity to grow and is a quick learner, detail-oriented, and a committed team player. This position will support multi-disciplinary projects involving multimedia upland, in-water sediment, and regulatory compliance assessments.  Typical project locations will be based in the Pacific Northwest, but assignments may also include work on and travel to projects nationwide or internationally. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on a variety of tasks of differing complexities, both independently and in team environments, learn directly from leaders in the industry, and provide mentoring to our junior staff. The staff will work regularly in the office environments and occasionally in the field. The staff will mentor and coordinate efforts of junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and prepare scopes, workplans, and various deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Support project management tasks, including leading multidisciplinary team assignments, interacting with clients and regulatory agencies, managing project budgets and schedules, and producing high quality deliverables.
• Develop written deliverables in support of site investigations, including sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigation and feasibility study reports, and data reports.
• Oversee or conduct environmental sampling (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.).
• Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses of environmental data.
• Mentor and train junior staff on environmental sampling, writing, and project management.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• S. or M.S. degree in relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science) with 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with in-water and upland remediation sites, including the planning and implementation of sampling, data analysis, remedial investigations and feasibility studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with contaminated sediments.  Hydrogeology, stormwater management, and risk assessment experience is also a plus.
• Experience with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) regulations and application to various stages of a remediation project.
• Understanding of regulatory program requirements such as NPDES and waste management regulations.
• Strong understanding of project management, including cost estimating/tracking, development of scopes, and overseeing field investigations and project teams.
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification (preferred; will be provided by Anchor QEA upon hire if not currently certified).
• Ability to travel for field projects up to 20% of the time, depending on project needs.

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.  

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work.  Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $86,000 to $96,000 annually 
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.  Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Salary : $86,000 - $96,000