Jr. Environmental Engineer
SAIC (Knoxville, Tennessee)

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Ref Code:: 70671807

Minimum Education Level:: Bachelors Degree

Minimum Career Level:: Entry Level

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SAIC has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer in the Oak Ridge, Tennessee office.

The Jr. Environmental Engineer will work under the general supervision of Senior Staff providing office and field support for environmental assessment, remediation, and monitoring at sites impacted by petroleum or other contaminants.

Projects include remediation system design and construction, remediation system optimization, remediation system maintenance and operation, site characterization (soil and groundwater), and well installation/abandonment.

Candidate will conduct office duties including data analysis, remediation system performance assessments, write portions of technical documents / report preparation, engineering applications and support project design efforts.

Field engineering includes site visits/studies, groundwater and remediation system monitoring, drilling and soil sampling, and subcontractor supervision. Office support includes developing plans and specifications, permitting, writing reports, work plans, and other project and client documents.

Responsibilities include engineering, hydro-geological, and chemical data to identify contaminant trends or patterns based on analysis, summarize findings and conclusions of the data analysis and make recommendations to the Project Manager.

The candidate will support the development of CERCLA RI/FS planning and reporting documents. Additional duties include writing portions of & coordinating technical documents through various stages of document generation and production, and communicating effectively with the document team plus completing the document within the designated schedule. Will analyze historic site data and make recommendations to Sr. staff.

Education:
Must possess a minimum of a BS degree in Engineering (civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, or geotechnical) and have passed the EIT exam or be able to acquire EIT within 6 months of employment. Masters degree or above is preferred.

Required Skills:
A minimum of 0-5 years environmental experience. Ability to work independently, adapt to a changing work environment, have good problem solving skills, solid communication skills, and strong self-initiative. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Project is required.

Candidate will be required to obtain access to, and conduct work on, U.S. Government installations. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel. Must have, or be able to obtain shortly after hire, OSHA 1910.120 hazardous waste worker certification (e.g., ability to perform fieldwork at hazardous waste sites).

Desired Skills:
Experience with knowledge of remediation technologies and remediation systems. Proficiency in field documentation, technical report writing, and analysis skills. Prior fieldwork experience a plus.