Senior Specialist - PFAS Part-Time Remote

　　Date: Jan 24, 2024

　　Location:

　　PR

　　Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

　　At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

　　Req Id : 101971

　　Opportunity Type : Staff

　　Relocation eligible : No

　　Full time/Part time : Part-Time

　　Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

　　Why Black and Veatch

　　Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

　　At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

　　The Opportunity

　　As an expert in the field of contaminants of emerging regulatory concern such as PFAS and PFOS, the Sr. PFAS Specialist will have the opportunity to work with client account managers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to address client challenges. You will lead solutions for the industries we serve including but not limited to municipal water and wastewater, energy and process industries, and federal. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

　　Lead consulting, studies, and solutions for a diverse array of projects related to PFAS and other contaminants of regulatory concern.

　　Be a thought leader in the field of contaminants of emerging regulatory concerns, including PFAS and PFOS.

　　Be part of a rapidly growing environmental solutions team from the platform of an organization with a 100 year history in the AEC industry.

　　Please note: This role requires up to 25% travel to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be virtual.

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　　The Team

　　Black & Veatch's Environmental Solutions Group is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, specialists, and engineers working together to deliver top environmental solutions to our clients. We provide environmental solutions across a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure sectors including energy and process industries, commercial and connectivity industries, and government and environment industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance, air quality permitting, environmental justice, environmental remediation assessment, natural resources studies, water quality impact assessment, environmental site due diligence, acoustics and environmental noise assessment, climate solutions, and pollution prevention planning.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Support client account managers with solutions related to area of expertise to drive client relationships, project prospects, and business growth

　　Identify market opportunities and support growth initiatives related to area of expertise

　　Develop and implement strategic project execution approaches

　　Manage deliverables on environmental consulting assignments including scope, budget and quality

　　Identify and characterize key differentiators regarding solutions offered

　　Lead proposals and cost estimates

　　Mentor environmental team members and influence their career development

　　Management Responsibilities

　　Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD, etc.) in Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Engineering, and/or related fields

　　15+ years of solutions-oriented environmental consulting related to environmental contaminants including PFAS fate and transport

　　Active engagement in regulatory issue and industry associations

　　Experience writing proposals

　　Excellent verbal and written communications skills

　　Being a published thought leader who regularly speaks at conferences is a plus

　　Experience in client management and business development is a plus

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

　　All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

　　Work Environment/Physical Demands

　　Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

　　Salary Plan

　　PMT: Project Management

　　Job Grade

　　002

　　Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

　　Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

　　By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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