Environmental Technician

ABOUT THRASHER

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 - not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals - giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our Environmental team is seeking an Environmental Technician to join us in the Bridgeport, WV office. As a member of this collaborative team, you would join a group of engineers, designers, scientists, and technicians working on a wide range of projects for both public and private clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and classify streams and wetlands
• Perform environmental compliance and inspection
• Support wetland assessment and delineation field efforts, collecting appropriate field data relative to vegetation, soils, and hydrology
• Prepare reports for review
• Assist in the preparation of other environmental regulatory compliance documents
• Prepare and submit permit applications in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Document field observations and site conditions accurately and thoroughly
• Prepare detailed project reports that meet company, client, and agency standards
• Provide regular updates on project status, including milestones and deliverables
• Contribute to the overall success of projects by collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or another related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience performing field wetland delineations is preferred
• Overall knowledge of the permitting process, including prior experience coordinating permit applications, is highly desired
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write descriptive and technically accurate reports
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays - a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.