Environmental Engineer-Scientist (Entry-Level)

About the Role

Shannon & Wilson is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer for their St. Louis office to work on a variety of environmental projects. This is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to apply classroom experience to real-world examples.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive environmental consulting and/or engineering including planning, data assessment, reporting, travel and field work, and/or sample collection.
• Perform Phase I, II, & III Environmental Site Assessments.
• Assist with review, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data and prepare summary reports.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff professionally.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Natural Science; Master's Degree preferred.
• 0 to 6 years of experience.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate or minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Physical requirements: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to travel (drive or fly) to field and job sites, locally and out of state.
• Ability to obtain a pass for access to military facilities.

Other Desirable Skills And Training

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA and other federal regulations.
• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with environmental remediation technologies.
• Experience on federal projects (HTRW, TERC, AFCEE, etc.).
• Advanced computer skills: Excel, ArcGIS, AutoCAD.
• Experience with statistical analyses.