Environmental Scientist

Amec Foster Wheeler Portland, ME May 10, 2017 Engineering

Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist Portland, ME to perform field data collection and data management related tasks.
Key Responsibilities

Support Environmental Engineering / Scientific Staff in collecting field data and performing field testing
Maintain relational MS Access databases for environmental projects, querying data to generate output for client deliverables
Assist staff in utilizing and deploying digital data collection devices such as IOS or Android tablets
Perform routine data maintenance tasks utilizing MS Access
Follow company safety policies and procedures, site safety standards, and permit requirements
Oversee soil borings and groundwater monitoring well installations, collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil gas samples
Collect data in complex field situations with supervision and document field activities
Prepare components of site investigation reports including work plans, data summaries, calculations, tables, figures, charts, drawings and report text
Perform routine data maintenance tasks utilizing MS Access
Utilizing digital data collection devices, PC tablets, and GPS methods
Support office staff with mobile device applications (data collection forms)
Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements and desired outputs
Compile, manipulate and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including but not limited to field observation, digital aerial photographs, existing maps and online data sources
Compile, manipulate and refine environmental data from a variety of sources including but not limited to field measurement devices, mobile application field forms, laboratory test results
Perform regular quality control checks of GIS and non-spatial databases to ensure data integrity with minimal supervision
Skills / Qualifications

BA / BS in Environmental Sciences or related field
1 to 5 years of experience in environmental sciences or related field
Relational database management experience
Knowledge of online data resources
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Microsoft Access relational databases
Familiarity of environmental data collection and analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency using ESRI suite of software (e.g. ArcGIS) desired
Knowledge of scripting languages (UBA, Python, etc.) helpful
Resourceful and self-motivated
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, and willingness to travel frequently as required
Must pass drug screening, background check, and physical exam
Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Company’s driving policy
Physical Demands

Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking
Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold
Ability to lift 50 pounds

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