CK Associates (CK) is an employee-owned, multimedia environmental consulting firm that has been serving the needs of industry across the United States since 1981. Our actions are driven by two clear principles: working in the best interest of our clients, and investing in the development of our technical staff members. We strongly believe that these two standards are interdependent; guiding us to attract and retain the talent required to best meet the environmental needs of our clients.
Our offices are located in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and The Woodlands, TX. CK’s professional services include air, water and waste permitting, and compliance; ecological investigations; and risk assessment and remediation.
Our primary focus is providing environmental consulting services to oil and gas, manufacturing, and power companies to ensure compliance with air, water and waste regulations. With forty years of service to these industries, our firm continues to grow. We welcome you to submit your resume for current openings or future opportunities.
Our Houston office (The Woodlands) Risk Assessment, Remediation, and Waste Group is seeking a mid or senior-level Environmental Geologist or Engineer. The role will include field and office work as dictated by various project needs and objectives. The successful candidate will participate in a variety of challenging environmental projects, interacting with our Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, Chemists, Toxicologists, and Senior Scientists. The continued professional development of our employees is of great importance to our firm, and this position offers many opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead field investigations including drilling oversight; soil logging; soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling;
- Conduct groundwater monitoring programs;
- Manage remediation and spill response projects;
- Lead Phase I and II environmental site assessments;
- Interact with client’s legal counsel in support of environmental projects;
- Prepare work plans and technical reports;
- Manage data interpretation and preparation of figures, data tables, trend graphs, etc.;
- Assist with solid and hazardous waste permitting; and
- Travel to project sites out of area and to CK’s Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, and Shreveport offices as needed.
Qualifications:
- Master or bachelor’s degree in Geology or Engineering;
- Experience working as an environmental consultant with experience in soil and groundwater assessment, investigation, and remediation and with TCEQ’s Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP);
- Commitment to obtain professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) within 1-2 years;
- Project management experience;
- Proficient technical writing skills;
- Proficiency with MS Office programs;
- Proficient mathematical and computer skills;
- Experience with groundwater statistical analyses software e.g., Sanitas, a plus;
- Experience with soil boring software e.g., LogPlot, a plus
- Experience with AutoCAD, ESRI Arcview a plus;
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites out of area (approximately 25% travel, including some overnight stays) and work outside normal work schedule, as needed;
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and maintain successful client relationships;
- Must be able to satisfy all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements, including obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card;
- This position requires use of a company vehicle. Candidate must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record, and able to safely operate a full-size pickup truck; and
- Eager to excel as an individual and in a team environment.
