What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist position at Aventia?
Who We Are:
KC Harvey Environmental (an Aventia company) is a rapidly expanding environmental consulting and field services firm based in Bozeman, Montana. We maintain regional operations in Alaska, Colorado, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, with additional remote teams working throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains.
Our team plays a vital role in supporting industries and agencies that rely on expert environmental permitting, reclamation, restoration, and remediation. As data‑driven innovators, we thrive on solving tough problems, charting new paths forward, and taking on the interesting, challenging work found across North and Central America.
Position Summary
This role combines office-based work with targeted field support, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with KC Harvey teams to deliver practical, science-driven solutions for our clients. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager in our Bozeman, Montana office, the Staff Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Project Scientist will play a key role in supporting a variety of projects, with a primary focus on the mining sector.
The ideal candidate will contribute to a range of technical and project support activities, including mine closure and reclamation planning, cost estimation and development, mine permitting and strategic planning, environmental monitoring and investigations, data analysis, site characterization, and technical report preparation.
This position provides a strong foundation for developing and advancing technical expertise within the mining industry, while also offering exposure to a broader portfolio of projects across oil and gas, energy, and government sectors supported by KC Harvey.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support technical and regulatory permitting
- Support mine closure/reclamation planning and cost estimate efforts including conceptual reclamation approaches, material handling, and long-term water management
- Assist with interpretation of state and federal mining reclamation regulations
- Manage and analyze environmental, operational, and disturbance data to support permitting efforts and reclamation cost estimates
- Utilization of strong data interpretation and quantitative analysis skills
- Support the preparation of technical memoranda, preparation of formal reports for clients and/or agencies, and reclamation cost back up or audit responses
- Complete environmental and water resource project tasks. Field support includes sampling of groundwater, surface water, and soil
- Support stormwater permitting, inspections, reporting, and compliance and maintenance
- Development and implementation of project work plans, including sampling/analysis
- Support SPCC planning and SWPPPs
- Prepare client reports and project deliverables
- Expectation of support for an array of projects throughout the U.S.
KEY CAPABILTIES/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, geology, hydrology/hydrogeology, or environmental science
- 3-5 years of relevant professional consulting experience
- General understanding of mine planning/phasing
- Familiarity with reclamation bonding and mine closure cost estimates
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and mining regulations, including NEPA, EPA guidelines, Montana Water Quality Circulars, Montana Metal Mine Reclamation, state specific voluntary cleanup programs, NPDES/MPDES permitting, closure/reclamation standards, and other regional environmental regulatory requirements
- Strong technical data analysis, writing, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel-based models and large datasets
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work on schedule
- Problem-solving ability to handle unexpected challenges requiring quick thinking and flexibility
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, AutoCAD, GIS, or other data analysis software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Expectation for travel and conducting fieldwork in variable terrain and weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to participate in pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- Report daily to the Bozeman, Montana or Salt Lake City, Utah Office (in -office or field, unless approved to work from home
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and carry field equipment weighing up to 30-50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, and kneel during field activities and sampling events.
- Ability to wear required PPE and comply with both client and company field safety protocols.
Salary: $25 - 35 / hour
Salary : $25 - $35