What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNAL - Scientist II position at Spheros Environmental?
Brief Description
Scientist II
Location: Springfield, IL
About Spheros Environmental Group
Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.
Position Summary
Executes a variety of moderate engineering tasks utilizing established methodologies and standard techniques, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications. Applies problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, while collaborating with team members to support successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
This role requires frequent travel to outdoor work sites and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., prolonged standing, or walking.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel (up to 10%) for client meetings or site visits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spheros Environmental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, or veteran status. We also verify employment eligibility using E-Verify.
Apply by 9/2.
Scientist II
Location: Springfield, IL
About Spheros Environmental Group
Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.
Position Summary
Executes a variety of moderate engineering tasks utilizing established methodologies and standard techniques, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications. Applies problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, while collaborating with team members to support successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Applies moderate engineering principles with sound technical judgment and consistent best practices.
- Demonstrates competence internally; may present technical work to peers both inside and outside the organization.
- Collects, manages, and analyzes data from public sources, clients, and field investigations; maintains field equipment.
- Assists Project Managers with data reporting, visualization, writing plans/reports, graphics, and regulatory submissions.
- Utilizes relevant engineering and analytical software proficiently.
- Takes personal responsibility for quality and follows company and safety standards; suggests improvements as needed.
- Communicates technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally; identifies issues (“red flags”) and alerts supervisors.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and proposes solutions to project leads.
- Understands project scope, monitors deadlines, completes tasks on time, and provides status updates.
- Supports business development by networking locally and providing technical input on proposals.
- Provides onsite team oversight, strives for operational improvements, and prioritizes customer service.
- Understands project budgeting, timekeeping, resource utilization, and maintains professional client interactions as directed.
- Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree preferred) and/or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience.
- Professional Engineer if appropriate.
- Engineering software, Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Company Software (ERP, CRM, HRM etc.), arcGIS and programming where applicable.
This role requires frequent travel to outdoor work sites and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., prolonged standing, or walking.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel (up to 10%) for client meetings or site visits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spheros Environmental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, or veteran status. We also verify employment eligibility using E-Verify.
Apply by 9/2.