Entry-level Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist (Great Falls, MT)

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist in Great Falls, MT. The role involves fieldwork such as collecting environmental samples, installing monitoring wells, and assisting in regulatory documentation. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience. The company values diversity and offers professional growth opportunities within a supportive culture focused on clean water and environmental challenges.
About the position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet. We are looking for a motivated, bright, and talented Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist to join our company in our Great Falls, Montana office. If you want to jumpstart your career and expand your skills while working alongside talented experts, then this is the opportunity for you! You will be involved with project work from your first day, working side-by-side with experienced engineers, technical specialists, and scientists from across our practice to help clients address their water and environmental challenges. Exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment where every perspective is valued. We are a mission-driven organization that puts our people first, with a culture that focuses on providing meaningful work, engaging challenges, recognition, and reward.

Responsibilities
• Collecting samples of soil, groundwater, and other environmental media in support of site investigation and remediation objectives.
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• Installing monitoring wells, performing remediation monitoring and overseeing contractors.
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• Assisting field investigations and providing construction oversight by following safety policies and a thorough understanding of specifications and thorough documentation of contractor activities and safety procedures.
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• Assisting in the preparation of various regulatory submittals, technical memorandums, and/or engineering design reports.
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• Managing, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data for use in reports and other visualizations including maps, charts, and 3D models.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program. M.S. preferred.
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• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
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• Experience working around construction equipment and/or in a construction environment.
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• Familiarity with and a working knowledge of CERCLA, strongly preferred.
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• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, ArcGIS, CAD, or database software preferred.
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• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in the development and implementation of project work plans, schedules, and budgets is a plus.
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• Some surveying experience is a plus.
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• Experience with programming languages is a plus (preferably Python, R, and/or SQL).
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• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus, but will train.

Benefits
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company matching up to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
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• Vacation time accrued based on hours worked and prior years of experience.
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• Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
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• Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
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• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
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• Three medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans.
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• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, with additional voluntary life insurance available.
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• EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
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• Tuition assistance offers up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees up to $5250 per year.