Environmental Scientist (bachelor's degree required, entry level)

**Job Description and Duties** **Are you ready to join a dynamic team of environmental consultants? Come join us at RMEC Environmental.** **RMEC is looking for an environmental scientist to assist with environmental compliance activities at client facilities.** **Primary Duties / Responsibilities:** **Primary Duties (~60%)** * Collect industrial wastewater samples at client facilities * Collect drinking water samples at client facilities * Conduct stormwater inspections and sampling at industrial and construction sites * Calibrate and maintain environmental equipment * Hazardous waste handling duties at client facilities * Perform hazardous waste characterization sampling to assist clients with RCRA compliance **Other Duties (40%)** * Occasionally assist drilling services to support drilling operations for shallow soil and groundwater screening, testing and sampling including but not limited to groundwater monitoring well installation, soil gas and well point construction and installation * Air, soil, and water monitoring with supervision at public and private sector industrial, commercial, and governmental sites, including: Petroleum & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Manufacturing * Perform asbestos and pre-demolition building inspections for residential and commercial clients * Assist with environmental reporting for client facilities * Computer data entry duties, data management and field and project deliverables support * Other duties as assigned **Preferred Qualifications** * Baccalaureate Degree (BS) with science background, such as Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology. * Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. * Current Utah AHERA asbestos inspector license **Other Qualifications:** * Must have strong written and verbal communication skills * Must be able to work well with clients and co-workers * Good computer (Excel, Microsoft Word) and data entry skills * Applicants must possess a current driver’s license and reliable automobile transportation. * The job requires that applicants are able to perform work in industrial and/or construction locations. This may require carrying equipment and/or tooling, miscellaneous consumables/project supplies exceeding 30 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, standing for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, or performing other physical labor related to assigned tasks. * Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is required. * Must be able to pass drug and background check screening. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off Application Question(s): * Is your degree, broadly, in a science or environmental category such as environment, geology, chemistry or biology? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: * Bountiful, UT 84010 (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Required) Work Location: In person