Position Overview
This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental engineering, investigation and remediation projects.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or chemical engineering.
- Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
- AutoCAD experience preferred. GIS experience a plus.
- Proficient in performing various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media, overseeing and directing subcontractors, conducting compliance inspections and managing and directing junior field staff.
- Experience overseeing remedial contractors in the performance of excavation, injections, system installation and the implementation of other remedial technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
- Preliminary data evaluation and analytical skills.
- Ability to assist in the preparation of the major components of routine deliverables (i.e., tables, figures, appendices, etc.).
- Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.
- Ability to manage tasks or projects to develop project management skills.
- Ability to travel to project field sites in and outside of Illinois.
- Ability to follow company and client safety procedures for all aspects of work activities.
Essential Duties
- Field Project Activities:
- Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling of typical environmental media, treatment system operations, and subcontractors.
- Data Analysis and Report Preparation:
- Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other necessary details to ensure report completeness.
- Analyze field data and project work to ensure effective project completion.
- Support the development of engineering documents including plans, calculations, specifications and reports.
Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions
This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.
Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact HR@rouxinc.com.
