Entry to Mid Level Engineer or Scientist

Job description

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Are you passionate about environmental compliance and ready to take the next step in your consulting career?

Join us in our busy Portland, Oregon office location and help clients navigate complex environmental regulations across air, water, and waste programs.


Why Portland?

Portland is a nationally recognized hub for sustainability and environmental innovation.

With access to mountains, coast, and endless outdoor adventures, plus a vibrant arts, food, and culture scene, it’s the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy life outside of work!
Job DescriptionWe are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals.

We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability.

We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new entry to mid-level Engineer or Scientist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR 

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge.

We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here.

We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.



Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: 

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $80,000.

Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:

• Develop well-written plans that fulfill regulatory requirements for stormwater, SPCC, air quality, hazardous waste, and other environmental programs
• Review federal, state, and local regulations for applicability determinations and compliance tasking; review client programs for the purpose of identifying environmental compliance gaps
• Multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects
• Manage projects that are routinely on-time and on-budget
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks with team members
• Work with clients from a variety of industries or agencies, in various locations inside and outside of the United States
• Travel to client facilities to support project efforts
• Participate in internal, client, and agency meetings
• Prepare proposals with Senior or Principal staff guidance

Physical Demands

Field work and travel are expected to be a part of this position.

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees are expected to perform the following activities:

• Perform field work at local and out-of-state job sites
• Travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Frequently walk or climb stairs and conduct visual assessments or collect measurements at heights
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Handle large items

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 0-6 years of experience in industry and/or consulting
• Experience within the following areas: Familiarity with multi-media environmental regulations including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, CERCLA, EPCRA and/or TSCA
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills, including preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity and experience working onsite in industrial facilities or understanding of industrial operations, large and small
• Ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced consulting firm
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willing to travel within the US and Canada by airplane and car, including overnight travel
• Preferred:
o Development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans and/or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans
o Experience conducting environmental compliance audits/inspections or environmental document review at industrial facilities
o Development and/or implementation of environmental compliance programs, tools, or calendars for industrial facilities
o Experience with project management, including budget development and successful project implementation, within budget and timelines
o Air permitting and compliance for industrial facilities
o Hazardous waste management
o Collection of stormwater, soil, and/or groundwater samples for laboratory analyses
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.



At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization.

We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.



We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers