Environmental Scientist

Hillsboro IL

Description

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc. (PE) is a full-service environmental consulting firm that specializes in providing cost-effective environmental solutions for both government and commercial clientele. PE is seeking a full time Environmental Scientist to add to the Field Services Division in our Chicago Office. The ideal candidate will meet all of the minimum requirements listed below. PE is seeking a dynamic individual capable of providing perimeter air monitoring services at a remediation site in Hillsboro/Litchfield, Illinois. RESPONSIBILITIES · Calibrating hand-held and stationary air monitoring equipment, · Maintaining time-integrated sampling units, · Collecting perimeter air samples, · Completing field sheets, and · Preparing samples for shipment to the laboratory MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree is a plus Between 1 to 6 years of related work experience with an emphasis on air monitoring. Computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe Professional Strong technical writing skills Strong communication and inter-personal skills to provide effective intra and inter-discipline coordination on projects, as well as effective communication with clients and vendors. Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and take direction from others and have the ability/desire to lead tasks. · Proficiency in computer software programs, particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. · Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. · OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER and current 8-hr Refresher. BENEFITS PE offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, time off with pay, 401(k), life, disability, and professional development. Specific benefits include the following: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Posting Notices: PE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. PE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you cannot fill out this application, please call 314-531-0060. PE has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and requires all job applicants to take a drug test prior to hire. An applicant who fails the drug test will not be hired. Due to the nature of this position, in order to help assure the employee is able to perform his or her duties safely, a physical examination will required after an offer of employment. Employment will be conditional based on the job related results of the examination. This examination is required only because the employee's safety requires the examination.