Associate Environmental Engineer Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

We are currently hiring an Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Scientist with 0-5 years of environmental consulting experience in our growing Chattanooga office. The successful candidate will work with an energetic and entrepreneurial team of brownfield investigation and remediation professionals.
This position requires a combination of field and office work. Field work may vary from 30 to 100% project dependent.  Expect an average of 25-75% of field time. Although the majority of field work will be focused in Eastern Tennessee, occasional travel may be required. This is a project-manager track position.
This role will support Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with contamination by materials such as solvents, petroleum fuels, metals, and PCBs. This role may also support our regulated building materials (asbestos, lead-based paint, etc.) program. You have the opportunity to join a dynamic team working on large, technically engaging, and impactful projects.
A successful candidate will be able to perform various tasks including field work, soil and groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, reporting writing, and supporting project managers on various projects, which may also include supporting natural resources, industrial hygiene, regulated building materials, and compliance-related services. Candidates experienced with the Tennessee and Georgia state Brownfield Programs will be given preference.

Duties:

• Lead, coordinate and/or support field investigation and sampling events including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, etc.
• Collect environmental samples and field screening data
• Maintain field forms and other documentation
• Field and laboratory data review and interpretation
• Technical report writing and review
• Data tabulation and management
• Environmental monitoring and construction observation
• Collaborate/coordinate with general contractors, earthwork contractors, drilling subcontractors, utility locators, etc.
• Occasional out of town travel
• Occasional weekend and overtime work

Requirements

• 0-5 Years Experience performing Phase II ESAs and brownfield investigation and remediation projects.
• BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, creativity
• Strong attention to detail
• Field sampling experience
• Ability to lift up to 50-pounds regularly.
• Possess and maintain and valid driver’s license.
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and up to date annual refresher

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.