Kuna Engineering · 6 hours ago
Environmental Scientist - Anchorage, AK
Anchorage
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKuna Engineering is looking for an Environmental Scientist to lead water and soil sampling and remediation work for clients in Alaska. The role involves planning, logistics, sample collection, overseeing field personnel, and preparing environmental permit applications and compliance documents.
Civil EngineeringConstructionProperty Development
Responsibilities
Lead multimedia sampling and data reporting/analyses efforts for rural Alaskan mines
Plan and execute fieldwork, including sample collection and overseeing field personnel
Prepare site characterization, site assessment, site cleanup, and corrective action plans
Support preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal, state, and local agencies
Assist with preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with permitting and NEPA studies
Conduct various environmental surveys and reporting
Technical planning and execution of environmental projects, including document authoring and completion
Lead field sampling and data collection projects, including leadership of other employees and/or subcontractors
Engage effectively with clients, emphasizing permitting and environmental programs
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private industry, government officials, and support staff
Proficiently use Microsoft Office for document writing and data analysis
Research and explain regulations, policies, or procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, natural resource management, or related field
This position must be a “Qualified Environmental Professional” under State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations, as defined by 18 Alaska Administrative Code 75.333
Minimum five (5) years directly related experience
Travel at least 50% of the time to remote Alaska during the field sampling season (May – October)
Experience sampling surface water, groundwater, soil, and/or other media at a variety of sites and experience conducting fieldwork in Alaska
This person must be comfortable leading and mentoring a team of technicians who help implement sampling programs
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including writing documents and data analysis
Capability to research and explain regulations, policies, or procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private industry and government officials, and support staff
Effective client interaction with emphasis on permitting and environmental programs
Leadership of field sampling and data collection projects including leadership of other employees and/or subcontractor(s)
Technical planning and execution of environmental projects, including document authoring and completion
Company
Kuna Engineering
Kuna Engineering is an engineering firm that offers innovative development solutions to projects and communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase