Environmental Scientist

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Project Overview:

This position serves the Nuclear, Security & Environmental market. In the Nuclear, Security and Environmental global business unit, the demand for our expertise is growing as we deliver the entire project life cycle: from research and development through engineering, procurement, construction and operation to decontamination and decommissioning. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that make the world cleaner and safer.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on bid decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts of Bechtel projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects. 
• Assists development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.  
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that environmental requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.  
• Interprets environmental requirements and provides guidance on risk assessment and program execution. 
• Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports. 
• Supports environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities. 
• Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution. 
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders. 
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to help identify risks, confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements. 
• Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of EPA or applicable state regulations including but not limited to: RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, Title V, CAA, and CWA.
• Auditing of sites against regulations, permit conditions, and Bechtel programs and policies including coordination of any follow up corrective action planning with construction operations.
• Support of Sustainability program to include Green House Gas (GHG) emission calculations and reporting, Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations, waste minimization and reduction efforts, increase water reuse, energy use calculations and implementing reduction measures, and conducting baseline assessments.

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