Principal Scientist

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing Environmental Investigation & Remediation group. Do you want an opportunity to truly have a say in growing and building a dynamic group? Do you want to work with an engaged team that is focused on creative solutions to complex environmental problems for a wide variety of clients?

Job Description

A Senior Engineer/Scientist in our Investigation & Remediation practice group develops and maintains client relationships and works with clients to get their projects done on time, on budget, while exceeding expectations. You will contribute to the firm’s success by:

• Leveraging existing connections and building relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to develop a mutually-beneficial business practice.
• Collaborating closely with other members of the firm, listening to the client’s needs, and developing solutions to meet their needs.
• Developing and executing whole scopes and preparing environmental reports giving professional opinions and practical environmental solutions.
• Tracking project performance, profitability, schedule, and make sure you have the right resources to complete the project.
• Rallying the project team, keeping them on track, and driving projects to completion. When something comes up, you’ll keep things moving.
• Providing mentorship, training, and professional development to junior staff.
• Performing technical work and supporting project deliverables on a variety of Investigation & Remediation projects including:
  • Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
  • Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Industrial & Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Projects under the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP);
  • Knowledge and application of the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA);
  • Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) assessments;
  • Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (NAPL) management;
  • Spill Response & Reporting;
  • Ecological Risk Assessments;
  • Groundwater Modelling and Remediation (ISCO, MNA, etc.);
  • Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA); and
  • Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) regulatory assessment and closure of associated releases.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory closures of environmental liabilities in other states is a plus.

What We’d Love to See in You

• BS degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Science or related field and a minimum of 10-15 years of direct environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated, high-level of experience and knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation as they apply to industrial, energy, and commercial clients.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, analytical thinker, problem solver with a driven work ethic.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Strong desire to help build and grow a client base through diverse business development initiatives.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

PE, PG, or other professional certification preferred.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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