Environmental Geologist/Scientist

LaBella is currently looking to hire an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer in our growing, multi-disciplinary, Birmingham, AL office. LaBella has over 1,900 employees in over 35 offices throughout 13 states and 3 countries. Our growing Birmingham office provides focused, technical environmental consulting services with the resources of a larger-sized firm. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic team working on exciting, multi-phase, technically engaging, and impactful projects. The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports. This individual will assist with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, support environmental investigations and remediation at project sites throughout Alabama, and support project managers on various projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of office and field time.

Duties:

• Performing field work primarily throughout Alabama
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Perform and / or supervise field activities and drilling on construction projects
• Perform Phase I inspections
• Collect, record, and organize field data in a concise manner
• Data presentation, map creation, and report preparation
• Prepare deliverables on time and within budget
• Maintain open communication with project team members
• Represent the company in a professional manner and in line with firm's core values
• Conduct work to professional standards and following firm's QA/QC policy

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a related local environmental position
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written, and verbal)
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid AL driver’s license, lean driving record, and reliable transportation

Skills:

• Computer skills including Microsoft office (word processing, database, spreadsheet) and GIS (ArcMap) preferred, and / or ability to learn programs with proper comprehensive training

• Field equipment use such as a photo-ionization detector (PID), pumps, and meters preferred, and / or ability to learn the operation of the equipment with proper comprehensive training

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.

o   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o   Community Service Events