BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.
Position Summary
BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Restoration Specialist to join our team supporting our NASA Environmental Services contract at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize, schedule, and provide field management of groundwater sampling and monitoring program and soil sampling projects at Ames Research Center
- Manage the operations and provide routine maintenance of two groundwater treatment systems (filters, air compressors, AOP components) Troubleshoot treatment system and extraction well malfunctions. Schedule non-routine maintenance and repair activities with subcontractors and provide subcontractor oversight
- Manage NPDES sampling program associated with the two groundwater treatment systems
- Assist with the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Plans and NPDES Self-Monitoring Reports
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reporting for groundwater treatment systems
- Provide site investigation support, including Phase II ESAs, preliminary assessments, site inspections, vapor intrusion investigations, and remedial investigations
- Maintain and provide calibration of environmental equipment
- Track, document, and make decisions during field activities
- Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets
- Occasional off-hour and weekend work is required to respond to treatment system shutdowns and alarms
Key Qualifications
- Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required
- Knowledge:
- Ability to collect and organize project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports, and provide recommendations without assistance
- Experience with operation and maintenance of groundwater remediation systems.
- Field work experience (e.g., soil, sediment, surface water, storm water, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling including experience with PFAS) is preferred
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required . Experience with treatment system software, including Wonderware, is preferred.
- Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to problem solve and function as a member of a team
Experience & Education
- Experience: 10 years’ related experience as an environmental restoration specialist, including managing and overseeing subcontractors in multimedia investigations, is required
- Experience: 5-10 years’ related experience providing O&M activities on groundwater and air sparge/vapor extraction remediation systems, is required
- Certification and Training: Hight school diploma and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required. College studies including environmental science and chemistry is highly recommended.
- Education: A high school diploma is required
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
- Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
- Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
o Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
o Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
o Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
o Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
o Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation packages with salary range of $90,000-$125,000
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
- Discretionary bonus
- *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
- *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
- *Employer provided Life insurance
- *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
- *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
- Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance discount
*Applies only to full-time employees
*BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.