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SENIOR GEOLOGIST / SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. (Broadbent) of Salt Lake City, Utah is looking to hire an organized full-time Senior Environmental Professional / Senior Geologist / Senior Environmental Scientist to oversee a wide variety of complex, environmental projects in the Intermountain Region. This senior project level position earns an experienced-based competitive salary that also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical insurance monthly premium coverage ( including dental & vision options), a health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, a generous 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor contribution and company match, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, bonus opportunity, solid opportunities for advancement, and a friendly and fun work environment in all our offices. If this sounds like the right environmental consulting opportunity for you, in the environmental services arena, consider applying today!

ABOUT BROADBENT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Founded in 1987, Broadbent is an environmental remediation, water resource, and civil engineering firm. We provide professional services throughout the United States to energy companies, mining operations, agricultural industry, municipalities, private industries, governmental agencies, public and private utilities, and developers. Our mission is to build long-term client relationships by providing sound scientific solutions to comprehensive resource management challenges. We're very client-focused with a commitment to providing services in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.

Broadbent takes care of our customers AND employees like family. Our ability to hire and retain long-term skilled key personnel has significantly contributed to our success. That's why we offer highly competitive pay, opportunities for personal growth, and a great work environment with a strong sense of camaraderie.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR GEOLOGIST / SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

As a senior-level professional, you are the driving force behind our business. Your hard work ensures that we deliver for our clients. Under the supervision of the Salt Lake City Division Manager, you will:

• Prepare and review of work plans, technical documents, and reports for federal, state, and local agencies
• Prepare and review of new clientele proposals for federal, state, and private industry
• Develop the scope of environmental assessment and remediation projects from our diverse portfolio and manage budgets
• Conduct regular field visits to drive project execution and ensure that appropriate technical and health and safety procedures are being followed
• Review and approve vendor work proposals and invoices
• Write project reports, analyze, and interpret data, and prepare final reports to be submitted for management and client review
• Business development
• Act as a client liaison and communicate with regulatory personnel
• Potential succession for division management

Your people skills are essential as you interact regularly with clientele and regulatory agencies. Though you do spend a lot of time visiting job sites and interacting with people, you also complete various administrative responsibilities. Ensuring that clients are happy as well as that all jobs are delivered on time, within the scope, and on budget, gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth or environmental science
• Professional Geologist (PG) certification and/or Utah PST Consultant a bonus
• Seven or more years of experience in geological assessments, water supply, water treatment, environmental assessments, contaminant investigation, contaminant remediation, storm water management, wastewater treatment, permitting projects, or compliance projects in the public and private sectors
• Consulting experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and experience interacting with governmental regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to properly manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring compliance with deliverable timelines
• Proven Business Development Capability
• Ability for limited travel within the Intermountain Region

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of the consulting business in the Intermountain Region.
• Strong commitment to Safety and staff development/mentoring
• Possess ability to effectively manage personnel and administrative functions
• Advanced technical capabilities associated with the specific field of expertise
• Motivated self-starter and ability to perform periodic field work
• Strong problem solving, research, and communication skills
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with site operations
• Willingness to conduct Business Development activities
• Technical writing competency and computer literacy
• In-depth experience with service line specific cost projections, budget preparation and tracking
• Ability to work individually and as a team member

Are you detail-oriented? Do you have strong problem-solving and research skills? Are you organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple projects and tasks? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you energetic, self-sufficient, and motivated? Do you have a strong commitment to safety and staff development? Are you collaborative and team-oriented? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

This full-time project management position typically works Monday - Friday with some travel, overnight and weekend work. There are opportunities for extended two- or three-week regarding emergency response deployments (voluntary).

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Broadbent understands your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Broadbent is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.