Environmental Scientist

Shannon & Wilson Inc is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Fairbanks, AK office. The role involves environmental consulting, fieldwork, and data assessment, requiring a degree in a related field and 0-6 years of experience. Candidates must be able to travel to remote sites, work in various weather conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks. The position emphasizes community involvement and technical excellence in environmental and engineering solutions.
Description:

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm whose Fairbanks office just celebrated our first 50 years in business. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. We deliver comprehensive environmental and engineering solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

Shannon & Wilson’s Fairbanks office provides geotechnical and environmental engineering services throughout Alaska. Fairbanks’ central location allows our staff the ability to travel to unique projects in remote and rural areas of Alaska. Its character has been shaped by a history of gold mining, a large military presence, construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the continuing oil economy, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the founding campus of the University of Alaska system.

Shannon & Wilson supports a variety of charitable and community-involvement organizations through volunteer hours, donations, and financial contributions. We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment, and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

Responsibilities:
• Comprehensive environmental consulting and/or engineering that includes planning, data assessment, reporting, travel and field work, and/or sample collection.
• Perform Phase I, II, & III Environmental Site Assessments.
• Assist with review, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data and prepare summary reports.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels in a professional manner.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Natural Science; Master's Degree preferred.
• 0 to 6 years of experience.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic role that involves multitasking during busy periods and maintaining productivity during slower times.
• Travel and year-round fieldwork, particularly in the months of April through October, where working hours in excess of 40 per week and weekends will likely be needed on occasion.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to remote field sites, job sites locally and statewide, and out of state.
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 50+ pounds.
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of supervision.
• The ability to pass background checks and drug tests when needed to obtain access to military and/or other restricted facilities.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro tools like geoprocessing, data management, and mapping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.

Other desirable skills and training based on previous experience:
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA and other federal regulations.
• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with environmental remediation technologies.
• Experience with statistical analyses.
• Experience on federal projects (HTRW, TERC, AFCEE, etc.) .
• Meet the requirements of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Qualified Environmental Professional, as defined by18 Alaska Administrative Code 75.333.
• Advanced computer skills: AutoCAD, SQL Sever Management Studio, and/or Microsoft Access.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III or IV level.

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:
• Employee ownership
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.