Environmental Remediation Engineer Jobs in Maine

INTRODUCTION

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist in our South Portland, Maine office. The successful candidate must have a solid educational background and be self-motivated with a professional attitude. They will join our team of engineers/scientists that work on a variety of projects including site investigation, evaluation of remedial alternatives, design, and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and/or principals and be integrated into our office’s project mix.

Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing field documentation, managing and analyzing data, and creating reports.

Key Duties:

- Perform outdoor, all-season field tasks such as drilling oversight, soil / groundwater sampling, soil vapor sampling, stormwater sampling, construction oversight, monitoring, etc.
- Work on all phases of a variety of projects (due diligence, site investigation, construction management, data management and evaluation, scientific and engineering analysis, environmental permitting, and environmental compliance).
- Monitoring and documenting various aspects of investigation/remediation/construction projects.
- Conducting technical analyses/calculations.
- Analyzing and interpreting various site-specific data.
- Writing drafts of summary reports and permit applications.
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities. Overnight travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
- 1-3+ years of relevant work experience in the fields of site investigation, remediation, and/or environmental compliance is preferred but not required.
- Strong problem-solving ability, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform field tasks and activities in Maine’s environment.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle.
- Strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS skills is a plus.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is a plus.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.

Why Join GZA?

- Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
- Flexible work environment.
- Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
- Mentorship from experts in the industry.
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Staffing Agencies:

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

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