**Description** The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities. + Assist in conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects. + Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies. + Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices. + Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling. + Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits. + Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting. + Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. + Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. + Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. + Involvement on campus or in the community preferred. + Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required. + Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred. + Strong analytical and problem solving skills. + Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information. + Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods. + Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits. + Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process. + Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment. + Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. + Valid driver's license required. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Environmental **Primary Location** US-UT-Salt Lake City **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 250294 **Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-AM #ENS