Environmental Restoration Specialist

Environmental Restoration Specialist

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Restoration Specialist to join our team supporting our NASA Environmental Services contract at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.

• Organize, schedule, and provide field management of groundwater sampling and monitoring program and soil sampling projects at Ames Research Center.
• Manage the operations and provide routine maintenance of two groundwater treatment systems (filters, air compressors, AOP components). Troubleshoot treatment system and extraction well malfunctions. Schedule non-routine maintenance and repair activities with subcontractors and provide subcontractor oversight.
• Manage NPDES sampling program associated with the two groundwater treatment systems.
• Assist with the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Plans and NPDES Self-Monitoring Reports.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reporting for groundwater treatment systems.
• Provide site investigation support, including Phase II ESAs, preliminary assessments, site inspections, vapor intrusion investigations, and remedial investigations.
• Maintain and provide calibration of environmental equipment.
• Track, document, and make decisions during field activities.
• Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets.
• Occasional off‑hour and weekend work is required to respond to treatment system shutdowns and alarms.

• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check
  is required
  .
• Ability to collect and organize project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports, and provide recommendations without assistance.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of groundwater remediation systems.
• Field work experience (e.g., soil, sediment, surface water, storm water, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling including experience with PFAS) is preferred.
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
  . Experience with treatment system software, including Wonderware, is preferred.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to problem solve and function as a member of a team.

• Experience: 10 years’ related experience as an environmental technician, including managing and overseeing subcontractors in multimedia investigations,
  is required
  .
• Experience: 5-10 years’ related experience providing O&M activities on groundwater and air sparge/vapor extraction remediation systems,
  is required
  .
• Certification and Training: High school diploma and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required. College studies including environmental science and chemistry is highly recommended.
• Education: A high school diploma is required
  .

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks.
• Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions:
  • Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
  • Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
  • Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
  • Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
  • Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
  • Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

• Competitive compensation packages with salary range of $90,000-$125,000
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary…