Senior Project Scientist

Kci Technologies, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Environmental Scientist providing site assessments, compliance, and remediation support.

Key Responsibilities

  • site assessment
  • plan development
  • contractor oversight
  • regulatory review
  • compliance inspection
  • permit support

Tasks

-Site Assessment – Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. -Environmental Plans/SOPs – Assist in developing and updating Environmental Plans (SPCC, SWPPP, and Contingency Plans) and SOPs and ensure facility compliance with the written Plans and procedures. -Contractor Oversight – Perform oversight of Contractors performing environmental support services (e.g., tank repairs, waste disposal, oil-water separator cleanings, etc.) or tank system construction. -Remedial Oversight – Support remedial efforts at client facilities. Duties may include coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulators, environmental sampling and reporting. -Regulatory Review – Review proposed regulations and legislative bills to evaluate their potential impact on client operations; prepare regulatory summaries’ prepare comments on proposed regulations; and conduct research for other regulatory compliance purposes, as requested. -Facility Compliance Inspections - Conduct routine environmental compliance inspections of client facilities and prepare site assessment reports. Coordinate with facility staff to develop and implement corrective actions that address environmental issues. -Meetings - Attend environmental compliance meetings, and other meetings, and provide environmental/regulatory technical support. -Tank Design and Management – Assist in the management of client’s underground and aboveground storage tanks to ensure compliance with governing regulations, fire codes, and industry standards. Duties may include tank inspections, maintenance of testing and inspection records, development of tank system design or scopes for tank repairs, and management of tank repair/testing Contractor(s). -Permit Support – Support the preparation and filing of permit applications with various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies; evaluate permit requirements; and work to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to ensure permit compliance with oversight by a KCI Project Manager. -Training - Support environmental training efforts including coordination, scheduling, training content review/updates, and tracking. -Regulatory Reporting – Support the preparation and filing of regulatory reports to various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies, including Tier II Reports, Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports, letters in response to regulatory inspections, etc with oversight by a KCI Project Manager.

Requirements

  • 10 years
  • master’s
  • autocad
  • gis
  • problem solving
  • project delivery

What You Bring

-Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. -Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols. -Confident speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media -Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently -Professional appearance and attitude -Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring projects. -Combine patience, determination, and persistence to manage client issues -Experience working in natural resource mitigation and familiarity with stream and wetland restoration. -Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Easily understand and solve technical problems -Master’s Degree -Thrive in a team environment and work well with others -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders. -Empathic listener and persuasive speaker -Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience -B achelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or Geography or related -Advanced proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, and scientific software. -Excellent presentation and negotiation skills -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment. -A track record of successful project delivery. -Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

The Company

About Kci Technologies, Inc.

-As an employee‑owned company, it delivers turnkey consulting, design, and construction services across the U.S. -Typical projects span transportation corridors, water/wastewater systems, utility networks, and telecom infrastructure. -Specializing in sectors like transportation, environmental, telecom, utilities, facilities, and construction management. -Standout fact: routinely ranks among top US engineering firms in engineering news and secured large office leases.

Sector Specialisms

Private Sector

Recreational

State & Local

Transportation

Utilities

Water

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Wireless Construction and Installation

Inside Plant

Outside Plant

Environmental Construction and Restoration

Energy

Industrial

Utility Clients

Transmission

Substation

Distribution

Grid Transformation

Gas Systems

Petroleum Systems

Alternative Energy

Wind

Solar

Renewable Energy Solutions

Nuclear Power

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening required. -background and motor vehicle checks may be required.