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Immediate Job Openings – Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. has immediate openings in Austin for highly-motivated Environmental Technician with excellent project organization, writing, and communication skills. Applicants must possess degrees in a science. Degrees in Industrial Hygiene, Health Science, Engineering, or Environmental Science are preferred.

Pay is 40-70k dependent on experience and qualifications. Initial benefits package includes paid dental, vision, health, and life insurance. This position is a hybrid position. Applicants must be able to be at jobsites and/or offices in the Austin and San Antonio area for fieldwork, meetings, training, and other duties. This job requires fieldwork 1-5 days a week. We pay all costs for necessary training and licensing.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct field sampling for asbestos, lead, and mold in various environments including residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Perform visual inspections and assessments for potential environmental hazards.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in training programs to stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a science is required. Degrees in Industrial Hygiene, Health Science, Engineering, or Environmental Science are preferred.
• Two to Three years' work experience in Environmental testing or consulting is preferred.
• Eligibility for certification and licensing in Asbestos, Lead, and Mold work is required.
• Certifications or licenses in Asbestos (Inspector, AMT/Project Monitor, Consultant), Lead (Inspector, Risk Assessor), or Mold (Assessment Consultant) work are preferred.

Skills and Special Requirements:

• Ability to produce clear field notes for reference by team.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports for clients with varying knowledge levels. Please note that writing competency will be tested during the interview process.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleges and clients in writing and in person.
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks with competing deadlines.

About Baer Engineering – Baer Engineering is a problem-solving company dedicated to excellence and committed to client satisfaction. Our interdisciplinary, employee-centric team comprises engineers, geologists, biologists, environmental scientists, archaeologists, and industrial hygienists who work collaboratively on a wide array of project types. Sustainability through Responsible Engineering of the Built Environment™ is Baer's credo.

We focus on environmental, health, and safety; industrial hygiene; and facilities engineering. Typical projects could include assessment of environmental impacts for proposed project designs; environmental permitting; stormwater and wastewater management; sustainable design development; assessments of Brownfields for reuse; subsurface investigations; building envelope evaluations; monitoring jobsite safety; asbestos and lead surveys; industrial permitting, monitoring, and compliance reporting; and, health and safety training.

Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies; institutions; industry; contractors; commercial clients; and prime architectural/engineering firms. This type of exposure is a great opportunity for any professional to gain a variety of experiences that may not be offered in a large firm.