An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
Environmental Scientist SET Environmental Inc $27.00-35.00/hr - SET Environmental has a full range of benefit options including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K as well as other supplemental benefits. 5005 Boone Avenue North (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026 POSITION
DESCRIPTION
An Environmental Scientist at West Central Environmental Consultants (WCEC) a division of SET Environmental, Inc.
is responsible to:
Support environmental project work including investigation, remediation, sample collection, data analysis, while working alongside and supporting Project Managers, Senior Managers on multiple projects
Assist Project Managers and Senior Managers with planning environmental permitting, investigation and remediation tasks
Support completion of Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Coordinate and delivers on-schedule and on-budget tasks
Coordinate and oversees the work of subcontractors
Perform fieldwork which may include soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, biological sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
Assist with writing and preparing environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, letters, and memorandums
Perform office work which can include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts
Perform report preparation, writing and review
Complete detailed logs for test holes and monitoring wells
Describe soil; soil descriptions and complete soil boring logs accurately
Records and maintains detailed scientific field notes accurately
Adheres to WCEC's quality assurance/quality control procedures
Follows WCEC's health and safety policies, responsible for on-site safety
Reduces data collected in the field and transfer to appropriate electronic format
Active member of WCEC's Spill Response Team
Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in environmental related field
Intermediate capabilities for use of
Microsoft Office Products:
Word, Excel
Perform tasks with accuracy
Excellent writing skills
Ability to maintain professionalism with stakeholders involved on a project
Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and subcontractors
Valid Driver's License with good driving record that meets
WCEC / SET
insurance requirements
Ability to participate successfully in the Company's drug and alcohol programs to meet client requirements
