Environmental Scientist

~ PND Engineers, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm founded in 1979 and has offices located in Anchorage, Juneau, and Palmer, Alaska; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Houston, Texas; and Vancouver, British Columbia. ~

PND's experience is rooted in the remote and Arctic regions of Alaska where the company has thrived by providing innovative solutions to its clients. PND offers a broad range of civil engineering services, from building structural design to coastal engineering. Its clients are diverse and range from Fortune 500 corporations to small ports and cities in Alaska, as well as the Lower 48 and even internationally.

PND has maintained steady employee and revenue growth since its inception, compliments to the company's clients. PND is consistently challenged with unique engineering projects that repeatedly push and motivate staff and allow the company to grow and prosper.

PND is especially proud of its reputation for devising innovative design solutions. Efficiency in design and the resultant savings in construction and operations costs are attractive to organizations that must operate within a stringent financial environment; PND has long enjoyed the challenge of working for such clients.

Position Overview

PND Engineers' Seattle office is seeking a professional-level Environmental Scientist to coordinate with regulatory and jurisdictional agencies on civil and marine engineering projects. An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organized individual to work with an award-winning engineering team on local U.S., Alaskan, and international projects. Other responsibilities include assisting with technical proposals and related marketing activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited environmental, planning, engineering or natural science program.
• Team oriented in both leadership and supporting roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record required.
• Must have legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for someone with 3-10 years of relevant permitting and land use experience (graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience), or with the demonstrated capability and enthusiasm to master the field quickly.
• Water/marine-related project experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Some project management experience desired.
• WSDOT Certified Senior Author of Biological Evaluations.
• Eelgrass delineation.
• Wetland delineation.

Compensation

This is a full-time, year-round position with opportunity for growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as generous bonus and profit-sharing potential.