Environmental Scientist jobs in Bladensburg, OH

Overview

As a Geologist/Environmental Scientist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) for our Columbus, Ohio office, you will be directly involved with environmental site investigation and remedial action projects. Your primary responsibility will be completing field activities, including assisting with and leading field sampling activities for soil, groundwater, and surface water. You will also assist with reporting activities, including environmental data interpretation, developing potentiometric surface maps, isoconcentration maps, and geologic cross sections. The individual’s degree of involvement will be based upon their exposure and experience with respect to the assigned work.

Role and responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and prepare raw data into workable form for project reports, plans, and other project documents.
• Participate in field work as assigned by project team leadership.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with other staff to successfully complete assignments. 
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of field standards and practices.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate will have 1 to 5 years of professional experience;
• BS Degree (MS a plus) in Environmental Science or Geology;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Basic technical competency, and demonstrated skills in engineering/scientific judgment, mathematical-applications, general chemistry, verbal/written communications;
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently;
• Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills;
• The ability to participate in field work and basic competency with hand tools and power equipment such as generators, pumps, air compressors, and field chemistry meters;      
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Detailed oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills; and,
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.