Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental Studies (Multiple Locations)

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.

+ Assist in conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.

+ Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies.

+ Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.

+ Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.

+ Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.

+ Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.

+ Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.

+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.

+ Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

+ Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.

+ Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.

+ Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.

+ Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.

+ Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.

+ Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

+ Valid driver's license required.

+ Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

+ Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Environmental

**Primary Location** US-UT-Salt Lake City

**Other Locations** US-NM-Albuquerque, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-AZ-Tucson

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 100 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 250294

**Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-JF #ENS