Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are 'People Focused and Project Driven'. We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!  

We are currently seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to join our Water Resources team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include providing water resources design on transportation related projects. The primary duties will be to support Senior Project Environmental Scientists and Engineers in a variety of tasks in the field of water resources and environmental design. Responsibilities will include MS4 compliance, stream/outfall restoration, hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) studies and drainage, stormwater management (SWM), and erosion/sediment control (ESC) design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or related field
• 0-4 years of experience in a related field
• Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes harsh conditions
• Willingness to conduct field work that may require periodic overnight travel
• Relevant internship/job experience related to stream restoration, MS4 compliance and/or transportation engineering
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD preferred
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Desire to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to
  careers@wrallp.com
  )  

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: 

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, stream banks, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 30 pounds
  and/or carting objects up to 30 lbs distances up to1 mile
  .  
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 400 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. 

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits 

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  

*****  Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****     

Position #: 2807

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