Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

Overview

Entry-level Environmental Scientist supporting water resources design on transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• water design
• ms4 compliance
• hydrologic studies
• stormwater mgmt
• erosion control
• physical labor

Tasks

Responsibilities will include providing water resources design on transportation related projects. The primary duties will be to support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of water resources and environmental design. Responsibilities will include MS4 compliance, stream/outfall restoration, hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage, stormwater management (SWM), and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design. -Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing -Lifting objects weighing up to 30 pounds and/or carting objects up to 30 lbs distances up to1 mile.

Requirements

• microstation
• autocad
• arcgis
• bachelor's
• 0-4 yrs
• problem solving

What You Bring

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. -Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers -Willingness to conduct field work that may require periodic overnight travel -Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD preferred -Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces -0-4 years of experience in a related field -Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or related field -Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team -Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 400 miles round trip. -Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes harsh conditions -Relevant internship/job experience related to stream restoration, MS4 compliance and/or transportation engineering -Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision -Critical thinking and problem solving -Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills -Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) -Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. -A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [email protected])

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Parental and maternity leave benefits -Leave accrual and paid holidays -Competitive salary -Healthcare benefits -Flexible work schedule options -Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance -401(k) Retirement Plan -Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement -Tuition Reimbursement

About Whitman, Requardt And Associates, Llp

-Known for a strong focus on infrastructure and buildings, the firm has been involved in major transportation, energy, and water resource projects. -The company’s diverse portfolio spans public and private sector work, with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions in transportation, water, and utilities. -Specializing in large-scale, complex projects, [Company Name] has earned a reputation for its expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions. -The firm’s work is characterized by cutting-edge design, sustainable engineering practices, and an unwavering commitment to meeting client needs, ensuring lasting impacts on the communities it serves.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. -applicants must already be authorized to work in the united states.