Environmental Engineer-in Training or Environmental Scientist (Winnipeg)

Environmental Engineer-in Training or Environmental Scientist (Winnipeg)

• LOCATION: Winnipeg
  

KGS Group is looking for an Environmental Engineer-in-Training or an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental team in Winnipeg.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

The Environmental team consists of technical specialists in the areas of: Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Risk Management; Solid Waste Management; Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment; Hydrogeology and Hydrogeological Engineering; Mine Closure and Reclamation; Emergency Response; and Demolition and Hazardous Building Materials Assessment.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. It’s a place where you can apply your abilities and contribute to challenging and meaningful projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll also have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

The Environmental Engineer-in-Training or Environmental Scientist will be a University graduate with 0-4 years’ experience that is interested in pursuing a career in environmental engineering or sciences. In this role with the Winnipeg Environmental team, you will have the opportunity to conduct subsurface investigations, provide field monitoring, testing, and sampling services, and write technical documents for a variety of projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and following project health and safety plans.
• Assisting with scoping, developing budget, executing, monitoring, and interpreting subsurface exploration programs.
• Conducting field work (i.e., monitoring and logging soil and rock stratigraphy during borehole drilling investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, subcontractor supervision).
• Review and interpret the results from environmental laboratory testing programs.
• Perform calculations and analyses involving interpretation of subsurface conditions.
• Prepare environmental data reports, and report-quality calculation packages.
• Write technical reports, design memoranda, field reports, cost estimating, specifications, and permit documents.
• Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 30 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Mobilize to emergency sites (Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario) to support on-site assessments and response documentation.

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geoscience. A Post-graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) is desirable.
• Preference to be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer or geoscientist, if applicable.
• Academic or professional training in geology, subsurface investigations, contaminant transport, hydrogeology, solid waste and environmental site management.
• 0-4 years’ experience in the geology, civil, or environmental fields, to include: field logging and sampling of sediment and/or soil; collection of surface and groundwater samples; field screening technologies; performing hydrogeological field tests; and surveying/GIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited senior oversight.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with a team or with minimal supervision, and with contractors and multi-disciplinary environment, with a willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel to project sites locally and/or other provinces (up to 50% of the time), for possible short-term or long-term assignments.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, when needed, to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail; accuracy is essential.
• Focused organization and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and strong writing skills.
• Understanding the importance of health & safety as a top priority.
• Valid Driver’s License.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package. We believe in assisting each of our employees to fulfill their career goals. We offer professional development opportunities along with a competitive pay and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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