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Hot Job Alert:Senior Fisheries Biologist / Project Manager

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SENIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGIST / PROJECT MANAGER

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Charleston, Columbia or Greenville, SC
 

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure search is seeking an experienced Fisheries Biologist / Project Manager for a prominent international environmental consulting firm. The ideal candidates must have 10 or more years of consulting experience doing fisheries related projects and have the following experience and skills:

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager managing project teams and tasks is required especially during field work. 
  • Demonstrated experience with FERC hydropower licensing and environmental permitting
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and classifying species of freshwater fish and aquatic invertebrates
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Act (CWA) sections 401, 404, 316 a & b regarding power plants is strong plus
  • Knowledge of water quality, TMDLs and modeling is a plus

Qualifications

  • MS in Aquatic Biology, Ecology, fisheries or Natural Sciences is required 
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills

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New EPA Regulations Open New Science Jobs

It is About Science Jobs

The purpose of this article is to point out new science jobs opened by new regulations.To see one of these job opportunities, click here.

EPA Regulations Open Up New Biological Science Jobs   

One of the recurring themes, in all of my "critical job skills" articles is growing your specialized knowledge in certain areas such as government regulations. This year, the EPA updated section 316 b of the Clean Water Act which regulates the construction of cooling water intake structures at power plants and manufacturing facilities.These regulatory changes don't mean much to the average job seeker but for  biological science majors it means new science jobs. Under the updated regulations, manufacturers and energy companies who have cooling systems which draw water from a lake or river will have to make sure they have the "best available technology" to reduce the numbers of fish and invertebrates killed during draws.Companies will have to hire teams of biologists to do extensive aquatic wildlife surveys to assess the damage by intake systems to the underwater ecosystems.Once these assessments are done, scientists will have to work with engineers and company environmental representatives to determine the best technology needed to comply with new EPA standards. .

What Does This Mean For Science Jobs?

The costs and benefits of environmental regulations are always hotly debated but some do create some specialized and well paid jobs. In this case, over 1,260 manufacturing and power plant facilities are affected by the rule update and some of these facilities have not had an aquatic assessment done in a number of years. Scientists should start new jobs opening right now and continuously over the next 12 months. 

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Hot Jobs Alert: Principal Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer

Wastewater Jobs on the rise

Wastewater Jobs on the rise

Principal Industrial Wastewater Engineer – Charlotte, Houston or Atlanta 

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for Principal Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer for an international environmental consulting firm. Ideal candidate will have at over 15 years of demonstrated experience in the design of industrial wastewater treatments systems plus the following skills and abilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION

A proven track record of project management and technical design accomplishments of industrial wastewater treatment systems for Oil/Gas production facilities, manufacturing ,coal fired utilities or nuclear power facilities

  • Must be a “subject matter expert” on industrial waste water treatment especially on removal of trace metals.
  • Must possess knowledge of reverse osmosis (RO) and other wastewater treatment technologies
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships clients, regulators and stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate in depth knowledge of Clean Water Act as well as other federal and state regulations
  • Oversee the work of technical specialists and junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

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Environmental Jobs: 8 Critical Job Skills You Will Need to Land A Good One

Environmental Jobs are Hot in 2013

Environmental Jobs Are A Knowledge and Relationship Driven Market

Have you heard the saying "It's not what you know but who you know."  In this "new normal" economy, knowledge and relationships as well as strong skills are the keys to acquiring high level environmental jobs. If you are a environmental engineering  or science graduate or experienced environmental professional seeking a new position, here are some important knowledge areas and skills you need to showcase in your resume in 2013 .

  1. Knowledge of Environmental Regulations: New and updated environmental regulations will force companies to find ways to stay in compliance. Environmental professionals will have to translate these changes into solutions  that meet compliance and lessen financial liabilities. Environmental regulations are a key driver for the creation of environmental jobs.
  2. Knowledge of Sustainability Principles: It is important to understand that Sustainability has different definitions and levels of acceptance in different industries. If you are seeking corporate environmental jobs, learning these definitions and how to develop profit streams from them will lead stronger opportunities.
  3. Business Development/Sales : Relationships are a key component of environmental jobs. Environmental professionals must have "relationship capital" ( ie. trust and expertise) with qualified clients, regulators and stakeholders to sell their services and bring in profits over the long term
  4. Technical Skills & Knowledge of New Environmental Technologies: Professionals who can execute the basic technical tasks of their profession using the latest environmental technologies will find it somewhat easier to protect their careers because they can pursue opportunities in consulting, corporate and entrepreneurship. 
  5. Financial Management & Project Funding:  Many new environmental projects will require private investment, alternate funding sources like crowd funding and a higher level of financial accountability. There will many clients who will be dependent on these resources to pay for their projects. Strong environmental consultants will know how to pull these funds together.
  6. Project Management: Environmental professionals will have to be more adept at project management; coaching, motivating and recruiting people as well as interpreting the new domestic and international environmental regulations. All of these areas will have a significant impact on the profitability and delivery of projects.
  7. Knowledge of Cyber Security:  Why would an environmental professional need to know about this? Good question. Certain parts of our country's infrastructure are vulnerable to cyber attacks and could be used create massive disasters, if breached.  Many new environmental jobs in the information technology space will focus on infrastructure cyber security, disaster prevention and recovery.
  8. Political & Legal Savvy:  Environmental and infrastructure projects are often politically charged because of the fight between environmental concerns and  the need to create jobs. Environmental professionals will have to navigate these issues without losing sight of their client's objectives. Further, they will have to learn how to engage the public on complex environmental topics.

Environmental Jobs Will Be Hot For Years to Come. Are You Ready?

In a past articles, we have discussed how much the environmental industry has grown and some of the sectors that growing faster than average.  I will continue this trend but I want to hear from our readers. Here is what I like to know

  1. What areas of the environmental sectors interest you?
  2. What jobs do you want to know more about?

Thanks for reading and your feedback

  

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Engineers Week: Introduce Your Child To Engineering

Happy Engineers Week

Happy Engineers Week

Engineers Week :Celebrate Engineering in Everyday Life

Engineering touches every aspect of our lives. Yet most of us are not consciously aware of the contributions engineering professionals have made to make our daily lives a little easier. Think about these examples of engineering: Your cell phone. Your home. The water you drink. Your car. The highway , traffic lights and bridges. All of these are examples of engineering that touch our lives every day. Now I want to invite you to take another step: Use Engineers Week to Introduce your child to engineering. Why should you?

Engineering Disciplines Are Among the Fastest Growing and Well Paid Professions

According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) , six of the top 10 paying college degrees were in engineering disciplines. Here is an except from the NACE Study:

 "At an average starting salary of $70,400, computer engineering was the highest-paid major in 2012. Other engineering majors that were among the top 10 were chemical engineering, ($66,400, second), aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering ($64,000, fourth), mechanical engineering ($62,900, fifth), electrical/electronics and communications engineering ($62,300, sixth), and civil engineering ($57,600, seventh). " 

If you search through many of the open positions on major job boards you will see a large number of engineering positions. One major issue that parents have with introducing their children to science and math based professions is : "How can I share this information with my child if I am not good in math and science myself?"

How Engineers Week Can Help You Introduce Your Child To The Engineering Profession.

Local colleges. museums and professional organizations like the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) have special Engineers Week events scheduled that can help parents show their children some of the great contributions engineers have made to our world. Please check your local paper, online community event calendar or the organization's website for more information.

Take some time out this weekend and show your child some engineering wonders. You will have a positive effect on their future. 

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