Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer Birmingham, Alabama

Bhate Environmental Associates is seeking an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves conducting environmental site assessments, compliance activities, and technical reporting. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience. The position requires field investigations and may involve travel up to 25%. The company offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and career growth.
About the position

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about environmental remediation, site investigations, and working with cutting-edge solutions for government, industrial, and commercial projects, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a difference while growing your career with a company that values innovation and teamwork.

Responsibilities
• Conduct field investigations for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site investigations, including soil logging, air monitoring, and groundwater well installation.
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• Provide professional opinions on historic contamination and regulatory compliance.
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• Investigate and research property conditions and histories to determine potential for environmental contamination.
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• Collect building material samples for asbestos and/or lead analysis.
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• Perform clearance air sampling after building renovation activities.
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• Support environmental compliance activities, such as EPCRA reporting, stormwater and wastewater documentation, and aboveground and underground storage tank documentation.
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• Prepare detailed technical reports and proposals.
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• Coordinate laboratory analyses for evaluation of surface water, groundwater, and soil samples.
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• Ensure compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, and other federal environmental regulations.
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• Perform environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, and air, including PFAS sampling (preferred).
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• Analyze and interpret environmental data to develop sampling plans and remediation strategies.
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• Travel up to 25% of the time for field assignments, including occasional two-week site mobilizations across the U.S. and internationally.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in environmental site assessment, investigation, and/or characterization projects.
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• Strong task and project execution skills, with a focus on quality and efficiency.
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• Technical writing expertise for clear and effective reports.
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• Experienced in environmental sampling techniques.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical software used in environmental analysis.
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• Creative problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
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• Ability to perform multiple projects and tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training
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• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-in-Training
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• Certification with National Registry of Environmental Professionals
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• Certified Asbestos Inspector or Inspector/Management Planner
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• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain)
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• Current CPR and First Aid certification
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• Ability to pass a Department of Defense background check

Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience and skills.
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• Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth.