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If you are a self-motivated professional with excellent communication and technical skills, federal/state/local environmental regulatory knowledge, and seeking a growth-oriented role, this opportunity may be for you! The role includes a mix of field, office, and project management responsibilities.\nWorking with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:\nUsing knowledge of various engineering and scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of soil, water, and other sources. Work may include groundwater investigations, regulatory reporting, client interfacing, and project management. .\nThis role is expected to have approximately 25% travel and field work including groundwater sampling and subcontractor oversight. Field work may require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Most travel is within Iowa and Nebraska. 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