Entry Level Technical Report Writer – Environmental Remediation Projects

<p><strong>Entry-Level Technical Report Writer – Environmental Remediation</strong></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong> We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized <strong>Junior Technical Report Writer</strong> to join our environmental consulting team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate in environmental science, geology, engineering, or technical writing who possesses strong written communication skills and a sharp eye for detail. You will collaborate with project managers and field teams to turn field data, soil/groundwater sampling results, and regulatory guidelines into clear, accurate technical reports.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting Remediation Reports:</strong> Learn and assist in drafting technical deliverables across various project stages, including:</li><li><strong>Site Investigation (SI) Reports:</strong> Summarizing site histories, field activities, and soil/groundwater sampling findings.</li><li><strong>UST Closure Reports:</strong> Documenting underground storage tank removals, post-excavation soil sampling, and waste disposal.</li><li><strong>Remedial Investigation (RI) Reports:</strong> Assisting with contaminant delineation narratives, groundwater flow summaries, and data tabulations.</li><li><strong>Remedial Action (RA) Deliverables:</strong> Compiling cleanup documentation, post-remediation monitoring data, and regulatory compliance filings.</li><li><strong>Data Organization & Formatting:</strong> Convert raw laboratory data (EDDs), field logs, boring logs, and well construction details into standardized tables, charts, and appendices.</li><li><strong>Proofreading & QA/QC:</strong> Review report drafts for grammatical accuracy, proper formatting, mathematical consistency, and alignment with figure callouts and maps.</li><li><strong>Project Support:</strong> Coordinate with GIS/CAD staff and project managers to gather necessary report attachments, figures, and historical documents.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Technical Writing, English, or a related field.</li><li><strong>Writing Proficiency:</strong> Exceptional written English skills, including strong technical grammar, structural organization, and precise vocabulary. (A writing sample may be requested)</li><li><strong>Technical Aptitude:</strong> Ability to read, interpret, and organize quantitative data (e.g., scientific units, concentration tables, laboratory results).</li><li><strong>Software Skills:</strong> High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (formatting tables, styling headers, managing references) and Adobe Acrobat.</li><li><strong>Detail-Oriented:</strong> High level of accuracy when proofreading numbers, dates, sample IDs, and regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Basic exposure to environmental field sampling protocols (soil, groundwater, or vapor intrusion) through internships or coursework.</li><li>Familiarity with reading basic environmental maps, geological cross-sections, or boring logs.</li><li>Prior coursework or certification in technical or scientific writing.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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