Ahtna Solutions, LLC
Environmental Engineer II/III/Sr - Ahtna Solutions
Ahtna Solutions, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
This is a remote work position with up to 50% travel for fieldwork. The ideal candidate lives in the Southcentral/Mid-Atlantic region of the US.
Summary:The position requires a dynamic individual with an engineering background, the ability to work flexible hours (but primarily Monday through Friday), and a willingness to travel periodically. The position will be extremely active and will include a variety of field assignments related to contaminated site characterization, monitoring, remediation, and office work, such as preparation of planning and reporting documents. Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations is required for higher-level position grades. The overall position requires an individual who is looking to advance their career and would like to be involved with a diversity of assignments including, but not limited to, sampling groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and air for environmental contaminants; gathering and recording environmental data; oversight of groundwater monitoring well installation; design and operation of remediation and treatment systems; use of global positioning systems; tabulating data; and preparing work plans and field reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducting contaminated site characterization, monitoring, and remediation field assessments safely and in accordance with work plans.Travel in aircraft (jets, small planes, and helicopters), motor vehicles, ATVs, and/or watercraft to perform fieldwork, site visits, or meetings.Field screening and sampling for contaminants and environmental parameters in a variety of media in accordance with standard operating procedures, guidance, and regulations.Designed, installed, and operated remediation and treatment systems such as air sparge systems, soil vapor extraction systems, and water treatment systems.Documentation of field operations, including personnel onsite, equipment on site, weather, environmental data, and operational data using photography, neat and legible handwritten fieldnotes and forms, and tablets.Communicate with project managers using phones, email, and daily reports.Examining and inspecting work progress, equipment, and job sites to verify safety and to ensure that project specifications are met.Schedule and oversee subcontractors.Adhering to schedule and financial objectives as specified by project managers.Assist or lead the preparation of proposals, planning documents, and reports.Performing other duties as assigned by management.
Level Specific Responsibilities:Level - II
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise.Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations.Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents.Assist with task order and project proposals.Technical mentoring.30% - 50% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Level - III
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise.Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations.Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents.Assist with task order and project proposals.Project staffing and technical mentoring.Manage smaller projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks.20% - 40% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Level - Senior
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise.Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents.Prepare task orders and project proposals.Project staffing and technical mentoring.Manage projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks.10% - 25% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications:All levels:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with a preference for civil, environmental, chemical, or geotechnical.Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle.Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Access.Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing.
Level - II
Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.
Level - III
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.
Level - Senior
Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.Professional Engineer Registration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in other programs such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, GIS, databases, and environmental modeling programs.ADEC-qualified environmental professional.Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER.8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.CPR/1st Aid/AED Certified.Engineer-in-Training certification.Experience working on projects for USACE, AFCEC, and other DoD/Federal clients.Experience in the eastern and/or southeastern US geographic region.
Core Competencies:
Technical Writing - Ability to prepare technical communications, plans, and reports with minimal editing and corrections.Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative.Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.
Working Environment:May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.
Physical Demands:
Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 or as business/operational needs dictate.
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Summary:The position requires a dynamic individual with an engineering background, the ability to work flexible hours (but primarily Monday through Friday), and a willingness to travel periodically. The position will be extremely active and will include a variety of field assignments related to contaminated site characterization, monitoring, remediation, and office work, such as preparation of planning and reporting documents. Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations is required for higher-level position grades. The overall position requires an individual who is looking to advance their career and would like to be involved with a diversity of assignments including, but not limited to, sampling groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and air for environmental contaminants; gathering and recording environmental data; oversight of groundwater monitoring well installation; design and operation of remediation and treatment systems; use of global positioning systems; tabulating data; and preparing work plans and field reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducting contaminated site characterization, monitoring, and remediation field assessments safely and in accordance with work plans.Travel in aircraft (jets, small planes, and helicopters), motor vehicles, ATVs, and/or watercraft to perform fieldwork, site visits, or meetings.Field screening and sampling for contaminants and environmental parameters in a variety of media in accordance with standard operating procedures, guidance, and regulations.Designed, installed, and operated remediation and treatment systems such as air sparge systems, soil vapor extraction systems, and water treatment systems.Documentation of field operations, including personnel onsite, equipment on site, weather, environmental data, and operational data using photography, neat and legible handwritten fieldnotes and forms, and tablets.Communicate with project managers using phones, email, and daily reports.Examining and inspecting work progress, equipment, and job sites to verify safety and to ensure that project specifications are met.Schedule and oversee subcontractors.Adhering to schedule and financial objectives as specified by project managers.Assist or lead the preparation of proposals, planning documents, and reports.Performing other duties as assigned by management.
Level Specific Responsibilities:Level - II
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise.Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations.Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents.Assist with task order and project proposals.Technical mentoring.30% - 50% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Level - III
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise.Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations.Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents.Assist with task order and project proposals.Project staffing and technical mentoring.Manage smaller projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks.20% - 40% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Level - Senior
Provide client assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on projects.Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise.Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents.Prepare task orders and project proposals.Project staffing and technical mentoring.Manage projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks.10% - 25% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications:All levels:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with a preference for civil, environmental, chemical, or geotechnical.Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle.Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Access.Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing.
Level - II
Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.
Level - III
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.
Level - Senior
Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience.Professional Engineer Registration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in other programs such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, GIS, databases, and environmental modeling programs.ADEC-qualified environmental professional.Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER.8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher.Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.CPR/1st Aid/AED Certified.Engineer-in-Training certification.Experience working on projects for USACE, AFCEC, and other DoD/Federal clients.Experience in the eastern and/or southeastern US geographic region.
Core Competencies:
Technical Writing - Ability to prepare technical communications, plans, and reports with minimal editing and corrections.Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative.Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.
Working Environment:May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.
Physical Demands:
Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 or as business/operational needs dictate.
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