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Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Project Scientist I for the Environmental Technical Sector in our Albuquerque, NM office. This position requires a bachelor's and/or master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of four years of experience. The preferred candidate will have a professional geologist or other applicable earth or environmental scientist professional registration. The Project Scientist I is responsible for planning, designing, and directing projects locally and/or remotely on a corporate and/or local level. The position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, design plans, and governmental regulations, as well as the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The Project Scientist I/III position typically has a balanced exposure internally (employees) and externally (clients/regulators), but can be weighted toward field work, office work, or management. The candidate must have experience in remediation, environmental regulatory compliance, site characterization, NEPA and ESAs, waste management, and project management.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare and monitor project budgets
has overall responsibility for the profitability of assigned projects
Responsible for monitoring and managing work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on projects
Responsible for project and/or office technical group(s) schedules and timely completion of projects
Prepare and monitor the forecast of workload for any assigned staff
Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies
is the primary client contact for assigned clients
Coordinate and review pricing, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects of any size or fee
In coordination with the Director, develop and review contract agreements for assigned projects
Executes agreements with value-limited signatory authority
Prepare a forecast of workload for assigned staff
Attend client meetings, day or night
ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending several consecutive nights
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs for quality assurance and to plan and/or design projects
May direct and supervise other employees' activities
Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies and/or designs for project
May use computer assisted engineering, technical and/or design software and equipment to prepare simple to complex engineering, analysis and design documents
Visit construction and/or investigation site(s) to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents as the registered professional of record
Under the direction of the MS Director/Manager, manage significant marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering or science
Minimum 4 years of experience required post-graduation
Professional/Occupational (P.E. or P.G.) licensure required
Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass the drug test
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Nice to have:
Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience in remediation, environmental regulatory compliance, site characterization, NEPA and ESAs, waste management, and project management
What we offer:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more
Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more
Professional Growth: Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company