Brown and Caldwell · 14 hours ago
Environmental Scientist - Compliance and Permitting
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $79K/yr
0+ years expBrown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with over 1,900 professionals across North America. They are seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to join their Compliance and Permitting team, where the candidate will assist with environmental studies, permitting, and compliance reviews while working closely with senior technical staff.
Construction
Responsibilities
Assisting with environmental studies, permitting, and compliance reviews
Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Conducting regulatory research
Technical writing of permitting documents and project delivery
Collecting field data, auditing and documenting field activities
Communicating environmental requirements directly to the project team and/or client
Performing data collection and documentation related to field activities such as site investigation (soil and groundwater), and site inspections
Performing project site visits outside the office, including commercial and industrial facilities
Assisting with the preparation of technical memoranda and reports related to compliance and permitting
Working independently and with teams to complete assignments with other team members in a virtual platform
Ability and willingness to travel to support regional and national client teams
Interacting and communicating directly with clients on behalf of Brown and Caldwell
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Material Science) or BS Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry)
0-5 years of experience
Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic computer skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
Candidate should be a self-starter, results orientated and able to work under tight deadlines
Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record
Candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% – 75% of the time
Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, etc
Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting
Ability to operate a BC Pickup Truck to commute to jobsites and to access work areas on site
Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified
Preferred
Permitting and compliance experience preferred with knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOPER) certification a plus
Willing to work occasional overtime and/or off-hours as needed
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance
Company
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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