Staff Scientist I/II at Braun Intertec in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.


We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged - at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.


We offer the flexibility to work from home or in an office environment on your own terms.


This is a great opportunity to join our growing Environmental Compliance and Permitting group. Do you want an opportunity to truly have a say in growing and building a dynamic group? Do you want to work with an engaged team that is focused on creative solutions to complex environmental problems for a wide variety of clients? Are you looking for the flexibility to work from home or in an office environment on your own terms?


Braun Intertec is looking for a Staff Scientist to join our Permitting and Compliance team in Houston, Texas. Flexible work schedule with the opportunity to work from home at least part-time in the Houston area available.



The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assist on multimedia (air quality, water, waste, and wastewater) projects with technical work and support of project deliverables.


• Perform calculations with Microsoft Excel.


• Provide occasional technical work and support of project deliverables for projects including:
  
  
  • Water and wastewater compliance and permitting
  
  
  • Solid and hazardous waste management
  
  
  • SPCC plan development and compliance
  
  
  • Environmental auditing and site inspections
  
  
  • Environmental Reporting (i.e., Annual Waste Summaries, EPCRA Tier II Reports, SARA Toxic Release Inventory Reports, Air Emissions Inventory Reports, Annual Compliance Reports, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Work with project manager and client to ensure project objectives are met.


• Assist in meeting scope, schedule, and cost expectations for projects.


• Receive mentoring on technical questions from senior staff.


• Desire to grow technical and project management skillsets.


• Support a variety of teams on projects.


• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients.

• B.S. degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.


• 0-3 years of direct multi-media regulatory experience or relevant coursework.
  
  
  • Data analysis, proficient in Microsoft platform applications
  
  
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
  
  
  • Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and/or coursework in multi-media compliance as they apply to industrial, energy, and commercial clients.


• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.


• OSHA HAZWOPER preferred.