Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Entry Level) (Administrative)

NewFields is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist to join our hardworking and innovative team of scientists and engineers who can contribute to growing the Sediment Management & Marine Sciences Practice in the Edmonds, WA office. The appropriate candidate has a science background in chemistry/biology/oceanography/geology and an ability to manage and work with analytical/biological data, database management, data analysis, and statistics. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting fieldwork, writing technical reports including sampling plans, compliance documents, cruise reports, environmental analysis documents, and data reports.

The candidate will have the ability to support a team of specialists across several disciplines (e.g., chemistry, biology, sediments, oceanography) working for public and private sector clients, and can travel within the U.S. and internationally. Reporting to the NewFields Sediment Management & Marine Sciences Partners, you will collaborate closely with the rest of our science and engineering team, as well as our other NewFields office locations.

About Us:

NewFields is an environmental, engineering, and construction management consulting firm, with approximately 350 employees and 17 offices around the world. We provide access to a global network of recognized experts and professionals who work together to resolve our clients' complex business needs. Our corporate office is located in Atlanta, GA.  Our Edmonds, WA office is in the heart of downtown Edmonds within easy walking distance to several restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores. We are a short walk to the ferry terminal and Brackett's Landing Beach Park.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for environmental investigations/studies, including planning, implementation, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Ability to manage and work with large amounts of analytical data (primarily chemistry), including database management, data analysis, and statistics.
• Analyze collected environmental data and compile reports including data assessment and evaluation in original text.
• Conduct field investigations related to marine and aquatic sediment quality, including working on boats and research vessels.
• Prepare accurate and professional technical reports and presentations.
• Work independently but also thrive in a team environment.
• Provide close communication with management and clients providing details of projects and schedules.
• Prioritize schedule to accomplish tasks for time sensitive deliverables.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant physical science (e.g., environmental or marine sciences, oceanography, biology, geology, chemistry).
• one to five years' experience.

Physical Demands: Position requires sitting/standing for long periods of time, extended hours working on a computer and lifting up to 30 pounds. Field assignments for this position requires the employee be able to work on small boats and large research vessels, supporting field investigations that can occur over extended periods.  Field assignments can be in a variety of environments and cultures, including difficult and diverse climates. During field assignments, standing, squatting, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds may be required over prolonged periods of time.

Travel: Travel to project sites located in the United States, and abroad.

Work Location: Edmonds, WA

For the Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $59,094 – $71,763 (CAD/USD).  An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

No relocation is provided. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

NewFields is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or protected veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 404-969-0985 and leave your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only messages regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.