Assistant Environmental Scientist

Assistant Environmental Scientist

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 11 months
• Pay Rate: $31.50 $34.65 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Yes 75% travel required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Environmental Scientist will assist in construction monitoring, communicating with landowners and local stakeholders, conducting environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation, chemical manufacturing, aviation, and construction activities. This position requires a basic understanding of regulatory and technical aspects related to construction practices, environmental permitting, and compliance auditing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental site inspections and preparing site inspection reports, including erosion and sediment control inspections; serve as the primary point of contact for the project staff.
• Liaise with property owners, municipality representatives, and construction personnel to communicate project schedules and planned activities affecting property ingress/egress.
• Assisting with field surveys, assessments, and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
• Performing environmental site investigations, supporting erosion control efforts, subsurface soil sampling, and stormwater monitoring.
• Assisting in reviewing regulations and identifying permits applicable to design, construction, and operation of various projects and facilities.
• Assisting in the preparation of environmental permit applications.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports.
• Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred Skills

• Active construction site experience preferred, with an understanding of general construction practices including relationship dynamics between the prime contractor, subcontractors, and the owner (i.e., the client).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering and utilities firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors serving clients from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally. With more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes. The organization has earned a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace, and has been named a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18125

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