Associate Environmental Remediation Specialist

Associate Environmental Remediation Specialist

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

In this Associate Remediation Specialist role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
• Work with a team of Environmental Remediation specialists to evaluate, plan, and implement strategies to assess and remediate contaminated sites.
• Join Black & Veatch's Environmental practice focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients.

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients. We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

The Associate Environmental Remediation Specialist is responsible for supporting the evaluation, planning, and implementation of strategies to assess and remediate contaminated sites. Works with various environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water to remove pollutants and ensure the protection of human health and the environment. Supports field assessment, environmental due diligence, preparing reports on findings and remediation efforts, developing remediation plans, and monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of remediation activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Individual Contributor

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities may also be considered.

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred

Experience working independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and accurate project goals.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in environmental remediation or related field preferred.

Strong analytical skills and field assessment experience.

Domestic travel up to 30 percent is required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines.

Strong technical writing abilities.

Bachelor degree in engineering or professional degree in Sciences in area of expertise preferred with specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities.

A minimum total of 1 year of related work experience. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication

Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time

Domestic travel up to 30% is required