Ecological Risk Assessor

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. is a leading consulting firm providing engineering, environmental and construction services to public and private clients worldwide.  Operating with over 3,000 employees in over 80 offices nationwide, MACTEC is consistently in the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's list of Top 500 Design Firms. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine, well-defined office and field ecological risk assessment assignments (technical and non-technical); receives detailed instructions on objectives, complex features and possible solutions; receives close supervision and review of work.  With experience, may be assigned some tasks with minimal supervision.
• Prepares written components of risk assessment and site investigation reports including data summaries, compilation of dose-response data, exposure assessment and risk assessment calculation tables and summary tables, and preparation of report text.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard risk assessment techniques, procedures and criteria to perform technical takes, field tasks, studies and analysis with on-going review from project team management.
• Collects data in complex field situations without supervision.
• Conducts ecological surveys, habitat characterizations, and other ecological field activities.  Organizes field work.
• Reviews field reports prepared by staff specialists.
• Conducts and documents QA/QC activities for all work assignments.
• Conducts these activities within the identified scope, schedule, and budget for each assignment.
• Conducts risk assessments in a manner consistent with USEPA and/or State regulatory requirements and associated guidance.
• Prepares proposals and assists in preparation of large scale proposals.
• May contact vendors/subcontractors, research literature and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: 

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Ecology, Biology, Toxicology, Risk Assessment, or related technical field.
• 0 - 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and attention to detail as well as a track record of quality work products.
• Experience performing independent analysis and problem solving.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work outside of the office, a valid driver's license will be required.
• A physical exam is required to obtain clearance to work on hazardous waste sites.
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform site walkovers and sampling of environmental media.

Compensation: We offer full benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401k and education assistance.

To Apply:

Please apply to our website. Click on Careers/Job Search/Massachusetts, Wakefield.

MACTEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

We also have a Senior Human Health Risk Assessor career opportunity with our Wakefield, MA office.  See our website for details and to apply.