Mid Level Geology Student Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the Role

AKRF is seeking a mid-level environmental scientist/engineer/geologist to support the growth of our Site Assessment and Remediation practice in NYC and the surrounding metropolitan area. This position will be based out of our Philadelphia, PA Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Phase II/Subsurface/Remedial Investigations including soil logging and soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor/ambient air sampling.
• Remediation oversight and community air monitoring related to brownfield redevelopment. This could include, but is not limited to, soil excavation, in-situ groundwater treatment, petroleum or chemical bulk storage removal, and installation of vapor mitigation and/or mechanical remediation systems.
• Oversight of subcontractors such as drillers, geophysical surveys, excavation companies, and remedial contractors.
• Operations and Maintenance of SSDS, SVE, and other mechanical remediation systems.
• Data interpretation, report preparation and writing (Work Plans, Phase II and Remedial Investigation Reports, Remedial Plans, CEQR/SEQRA/NEPA Environmental Assessments, etc.).
• Remedial design, including SSDS, SVE, and in-situ groundwater treatment.
• Project Management.
• Staff Development, mentoring, training, and participation in AKRF and SAR initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science
• A minimum of 5 years of site assessment and remediation experience
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification and 40-hour OSHA Construction Certification
• Experience with DEP, OER and DEC brownfield redevelopment projects
• Demonstrated increase in leadership of project tasks and responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, budget management, data management, and coordination with clients and regulators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage various priorities and meet multiple deadlines
• Valid driver’s license
• PG, PE or EIT certification a plus

Compensation

Compensation will commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

Work Authorization Disclaimer

Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply. Please note that AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.