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What they do
An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.
$98,759 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Environmental Engineer Location:
Radford, VA 24141Contract:
06+ Months - Initial contract 6 months, potential for 18 months dependent on budget/performance Position Description Where purpose connects. Client Systems is hiring for an Environmental Engineer II to join our team at our Radford, Virginia, location. In this role as an Environmental Engineer, your duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:- Ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, consent decrees, and permits.
- Preparing and submitting routine waste, TSCA, and EPCRA reports: Biennial hazardous waste report, Tier II Report, TRI Form R, etc.
- Interfacing with operation departments to communicate and define the Environmental Engineer role in compliance efforts, such as central accumulation area, satellite accuulation area, and overall hazardous/non-hazardous waste management aspects.
- Preparing and submitting permit applications and modifications, as required.
- Interfacing with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
- Participating in environmental audits and inspections.
- Collecting samples and reporting, including completion of chains of custody and identification/knowledge of appropriate storage containers.
- Providing environmental training, as needed.
- Performing and supporting compliance inspections.
- Taking on special assignments or tasks assigned by the supervisor, as determined. Skills Required Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in an environmental or STEM-related discipline including, but not limited to, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, and/or Civil Engineering and two (2) years of related work experience, or the overall equivalent experience;
- Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary and diverse team;
- Able to support in a fast-paced and large chemical manufacturing environment;
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and environmental industry-related reporting and monitoring software applications. Experience Required
- Five (5) years of experience in state environmental reporting, permit maintenance and compliance, and hazardous waste management and compliance monitoring;
- Universal waste management and compliance monitoring;
- Non-hazardous waste management and compliance monitoring;
- Interaction with, and exposure to, VDEQ personnel and regulations;
- CHMM certification;
- EIT or EI certification, or PE licensure.
Experience Preferred Bonus skills/experience:
Waste Water experience Any past work with the government as a client Permit writing experience Government compliance experience Education Required- Master's degree in environmental-related discipline; Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.