Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide infinite solutions and exceptional results for our satisfied clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Scientist to support our Canby, Oregon office. Our Environmental Department specializes in environmental permitting and compliance management as it relates to the electrical utility construction industry. Our team brings expertise to construction projects in the areas of permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control implementation, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.

The Environmental Scientist duties may include but are not limited to estimating environmental costs of projects, managing the protection of environmental resources during construction, coordinating and planning with project teams to facilitate construction progress, and ensuring implementation of project environmental requirements. This position requires work in office and field settings as well as travel. Candidates must be client-focused and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications required.

Essential Environmental Scientist Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing plans to meet environmental requirements on a given project.
Project cost estimating and managing project environmental budgets.
Conducting field monitoring and inspections for environmental compliance (hydrocarbon spills, erosion and sediment control, sensitive resource mitigation).
Writing and obtaining permits.
Availability to travel to projects as needed.
Availability to spend extended periods of time at project locations distant from the Canby office.
Coordination and communication with the Environmental Services Department staff in other office locations.
Interaction and effective communication with all levels of Project Management staff, field superintendents, clients, and vendors.

Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a related discipline with proven environmental permitting experience; graduate degree preferred.
4+ years of combined environmental compliance / permitting experience.
Must have knowledge and/or experience in environmental permitting/compliance with CWA, ESA, historic preservation, NEPA, etc.
Desire to learn and to keep permitting and professional knowledge current.
Exceptional technical skills and experience managing environmental permitting and compliance projects. Experience in the electrical utility industry is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various levels of staff and personality types.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Must be able to work outside and travel, as necessary.

Must have a valid state drivers license.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests, including marijuana.

To apply, please submit your cover letter & resume via our website through the Opportunities page:

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