Environmental Technician

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients.  As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results.  We put people first, whether that’s our clients, our employees, or our community.  It’s why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients.  And it’s why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team.  People are why we do this, and why we love what we do.  We are at our best when we work together.  That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems.  We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.

CEC is continuing to grow and we have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Team in Franklin, TN. The role is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals with mechanical aptitude who are interested in working with engineers, geologists, and scientists to build a career in the environmental consulting field. The successful candidate will coordinate and implement site-specific project tasks, plan and conduct field work including surface water, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil gas, and air sampling, and provide office support. The ability and willingness to multi-task, maintain flexibility, work outdoors, perform fieldwork as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision and periodic travel is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and perform field work, including surface water, wastewater, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, and air sampling;
• Assist clients in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports and progress reports;
• Prepare project documentation that is correct and consistent with company policy and procedures;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communication and participation in work progress meetings;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices; and
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Workplace Safety Manuel policies and procedures;
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm; we also offer professional and technical development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our staff to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants;
• Fieldwork:  Up to 90%; and
• Overnight travel: Up to 50%.

• Enjoy working outside;
• 0 to 5 years experience is preferred; related experience in mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience is a plus;
• Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred;
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required, willingness to travel;
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (occasionally up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions;
• Ability to work independently in the field while following operating procedures;
• Technical training or experience collecting samples a plus; and
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training a plus.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.