Assistant Environmental Scientist

Assistant Environmental Scientist Immediate need for a talented Assistant Environmental Scientist. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Houston, TX (Onsite). Job ID: 26-34314 Pay Range: $32 - $34/hour. Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: Conducting environmental site inspections and preparing site inspection reports, including erosion and sediment control inspections. Be the primary point of contact for the project staff. Liaise with property owners, municipality representatives, and construction personnel to communicate project schedules and planned activities affecting property ingress/egress. Assisting with field surveys, assessments, and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects. Performing environmental site investigations, supporting erosion control efforts, subsurface soil sampling, and stormwater monitoring. Assisting in reviewing regulations and identifying permits applicable to design, construction, and operation of various projects and facilities. Assisting in the preparation of environmental permit applications. Assisting in the preparation of technical reports. Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies. All other duties as assigned. Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Must have experience in Transmission line permitting. Must have minimum 2 years of experience in conducting site inspections and environmental assessments, environmental compliance and permitting activities for construction, utility, and or industrial projects e.g. gas/pipeline, water, energy/utility (transmission, distribution and or substation). Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program preferred. Active construction site experience preferred with an understanding of general construction practices including relationship dynamics between the prime contractor, subcontractors, and the owner (i.e. the client). Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information. Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods. Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits. Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process. Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. Valid driver's license is required. Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pyramid Consulting, Inc.