Careers

 

Environmental Scientist

Hey and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Volo, IL office.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to

  • Conducting wetland delineations independently and in a two-person team

  • Technical writing in the form of wetland delineation reports, wetland permit applications, preparing management and monitoring reports, and other correspondence related to project management

  • Attend field and office meetings with clients, civil engineers, and/or government agency staff

  • Project management and lead role in implementing a project from delineation to permit authorization

  • Other activities may involve ecological restoration, vegetation monitoring, stream assessments, soil erosion/sediment control inspections, tree inventories, and aquatic inventories for both water quality and biotic organisms (fish, macro-invertebrates, mussels)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, Natural Resources Management, or similar is required

  • 3 to 10-years of experience

  • A working knowledge in the identification of local flora

  • Previous wetland delineation experience in northeast IL and southeast WI is strongly desired

  • Possessing a Lake and/or McHenry Certified Wetland Specialist certification is a plus

  • GPS survey and GIS software proficiency are desirable

  • The position is approximately 50% office and 50% field-oriented, and applicants should possess a valid driver’s license, and work outdoors in all weather conditions independently or as part of a team.

This is a full time position with some ability to work from home with company provided laptop. Hey provides generous health insurance plan, health flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid time off benefits starting on day one as well as a competitive salary and support of ongoing professional education and training. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a workplace that provides a supportive and collaborative team environment. Hey is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Locations

Volo Office:

26575 W Commerce Dr, Volo, IL

E-mail resumes with the subject line “Environmental Scientist Position” to: volo@heyassoc.com

 
 

Civil Engineer

Hey and Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a Civil Engineer with 3-6 years of experience. The position may be located in either our Chicago or Volo, Illinois offices. This person will have an opportunity to work with public and private sector clients to plan, design, and permit a broad range of projects throughout northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Additional work may involve field visits to construction sites for observation and reporting. Duties include serving as the project engineer on environmental restoration and infrastructure improvement projects including stormwater and flood management projects, shoreline and streambank projects, water quality projects, municipal streets, sanitary and storm sewer systems, soil erosion and sediment control, and water distribution.

Responsibilities

  • Work within an established team to plan and design a wide variety of engineering projects.

  • AutoCAD and/or MicroStation training, existing skills or the desire to learn strongly preferred.

  • Primarily office-based work with occasional field duties including construction observation/reporting and survey.

This is an opportunity to grow your career in a workplace that provides a supportive, challenging team environment. Hey provides generous health, and paid time off benefits starting on day one as well as a competitive salary and support of ongoing professional education and training. Hey is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

  • 3-5 years of related experience

  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Status or planned is recommended or P.E.

Locations

Chicago Office:
8755 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL

Volo Office:
26575 W Commerce Dr, Volo, IL

E-mail resumes with the subject line “Civil Engineer Position” to: volo@heyassoc.com