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Shield Environmental Associates, Inc. is seeking to hire an experienced environmental engineer excited to work in the many facets of the environmental profession.

Position Title: Environmental Engineer

Location: Lexington, KY

Purpose: To provide consultation services to industrial clients including wastewater, stormwater, air and emissions permitting, sampling, and reporting.

Objectives, Tasks and Standards:

·        Regulatory reporting & compliance assessment for wastewater, air quality, stormwater, hazardous waste & chemical management for industrial clients

·        Permit application preparation & registrations for air, wastewater, stormwater & hazardous waste including potential to emit calculations, chemical assessments, regulatory interpretation and regulator interface

·        Feasibility studies on treatment methodologies

·        Ongoing permit required data collection & calculations

·        Environmental plan development including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention Control, & Countermeasure Plans, Groundwater Protection Plans & Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans

·        Peer review & participation for larger projects involving multiple disciplines and contractors

·        Participate in the development, administration & maintenance of environmental policies and procedures while working with federal, state & local regulatory agencies to stay apprised of regulatory laws

·        Must be familiar with and & able to read regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, ERCRA & state regulations for KY DAQ, DWM and DOW

·        Environmental compliance and management system auditing

·        Stormwater & wastewater sample collection, troubleshooting & reporting

·        Phase I & Phase II site investigations for commercial & industrial properties

·        Provide review for reports for less experienced staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·        Strong verbal & written communication skills

·        Intimate knowledge & application of Microsoft Excel

·        Strong analytical & critical thinking skills

·        Proven ability to work on & manage multiple projects simultaneously

·        Detail-oriented & self-motivated with a sense of urgency

·        Previous experience performing environmental monitoring and sampling preferred

Education and Training:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mining, Geological or similar)

·        0-5 years of related experience

·        Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred

·        40 Hour Hazwoper Certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time with benefits

Schedule:

·        Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

·        Additional work time may be needed based on project schedules

Interested applicants can apply online at www.shieldenv.com or send resumes to:

Shield Environmental Associates, Inc.

948 Floyd Drive

Lexington, KY 40505

robert_francis@shieldmw.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AA