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We are currently seeking to add a Hydrogeologist/Remediation Engineer to our dynamic team in Seattle, Washington.
- Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 annually
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (see below)
- Work Flexibility: Options for a flexible hybrid schedule
This position supports our Seattle, Washington office, but allows for a flexible, hybrid work schedule providing the ability to work in the Issaquah or Seattle offices for training and collaboration days and meetings.
In this position, you will be a key contributor in supporting the growth of Environmental Services for PBS in the Puget Sound Region by providing project and client management services for hydrogeologic characterization, environmental investigations and remediation, and water resources assessment. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for strategy development and project delivery on diverse, multi-disciplinary local and regional projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or other related field
- Professionally licensed in Washington
- 15+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, including planning and performing site investigation, characterization, and remediation in Washington State.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to conduct Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies for remediation projects with varying degrees of complexity and/or overall scope.
- Well-versed working knowledge of environmental regulations and guidance including MTCA, RCRA, and CERCLA.
- Experience working with the Washington State Department of Ecology through formal and voluntary cleanups, including those enrolled in programs administered by the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency.
- Deep knowledge of project and firm financial performance metrics and management, ability to assess overall project risk, and manage long term project liabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to independently prepare proposals, summary reports, and formal cleanup documentation including Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study reports, Cleanup Action Plans, and Cleanup Action Reports.
- Availability to travel as required for project and business development related work.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE)
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training or willingness to obtain
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing a broad range of projects in contaminated site investigation and remediation, environmental due diligence, litigation support, and regulatory coordination.
- Provide project and client management services for hydrogeologic characterization, environmental investigations, remediation and water resources assessment.
- Direct remedial investigation and feasibility studies from concept to final delivery, including the preparation of technical reports and engineering design documents.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological and engineering considerations into environmental assessments and remediation plans
- Manage and implement groundwater remediation projects, including the selection and design of appropriate remediation techniques
- Mentor and develop junior staff
- Ability to work with our internal team of scientists and engineers on business development.
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Why PBS?
PBS understands that our people are our greatest resource, and we value their personal and professional growth. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion create an environment that fosters this growth and where people can build fulfilling, diverse, long-term careers. We provide project opportunities large enough to propel your career, while honoring the work-life balance and unique contributions that make our success possible.
Our mid-range size allows generous benefits, while maintaining the relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and individual attention that make our offices great places to work. At PBS, our multi-disciplinary teams foster unity and collaboration within our communities as well as a deep commitment to our clients.
PBS Benefits
Qualifying employee benefits may include:
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer match
- Medical, dental/orthodontic, vision, alternative/naturopathic care
- Family-building benefits
- FSA, HSA, and DCA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Wellness and cell phone stipend
- Tuition reimbursement, sponsored certifications, and professional development
- Donation matching
- PTO and paid holidays, bereavement leave
- Annual and merit bonuses
- Paid volunteer hours
PBS is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity in our workplace. To learn more, please visit our Affirmative Action Plan on our website.
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