Environmental Scientist/Technologist

Requisition ID: 286783

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ogden, UT

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtels scope of service in Sentinels current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program. A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on bid decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts of Bechtel projects. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Assists execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Helps prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that environmental requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
• Interprets environmental requirements and provides comprehensive assistance on plan preparation, risk assessment, and program execution.
• Researches moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements, performs studies and environmental assessments, and prepares documentation and reports.
• Provides support and guidance for environmental permitting, risk assessment, audits, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.
• Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to identify risks, evaluate mitigation measures and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements. Inspection of field construction sites will require some travel (approx. 20%).
• Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permitting, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.
• Work with Client to establish permitting division of responsibility, negotiation with governmental entities/agencies.
• Review permits, permit conditions, and other regulatory commitments in light of BNI scope of work.
• Advise engineering and construction disciplines of the environmental requirements which need to be incorporated into the design, or field execution procedures.
• Contribute to, or create ES&H education/training curricula and classes regarding project environmental and regulatory requirements.

Level 2

• Facilitates execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Interprets and integrates environmental requirements in proposals, planning documents, risk assessment, and program execution.
• Helps establish emergency preparedness and performs incident investigations.
• Participates in, or leads, meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires a Bachelors degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires a Bachelors degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior experience working on USA government, DoE, USACE, or DoD, projects.
• Hazardous materials and hazardous waste management experience including transportation and disposal requirements for wastes.
• Some Industrial Hygiene experience including health impacts of hazardous materials on personnel and appropriate mitigation measures to be instituted to protect personnel.
• General knowledge of air emission monitoring, dust monitoring, and combustion emissions estimation methodologies.
• Flexibility to perform some project health and safety tasks to augment the overall ES&H team as required, or by necessity.
• Masters degree preferred.

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