Careers at PIKA International, Inc.

PIKA International, Inc. is a SBA Certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Organization, with the home office in Stafford, TX, 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. PIKA is a provider of Turnkey Environmental Remediation, Munitions Response Services, HTRW Services, Construction Management, Remote Video Surveillance/Security and Information Technology services and solutions. We have job sites located across the US and in Vieques, PR. BENEFITS: PIKA offers a full range of benefits including medical (BC/BS PPO), dental, company-paid $100,000 life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k) with a 50% company match, up to 6% of your contribution, 10 paid Holidays, and 13 days Paid Time Off (PTO). We are a dynamic, high-energy, spirited, fast-growing, fun and successful company. Please specify which position you are interested in and email you resume to careers@pikainc.com ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST This job is located in our corporate office in Stafford, TX with some travel. Supervise/Assist environmental remediation projects including management of all field activities, personnel, subcontractors and vendors. Supervise/assist in preparation of profiles for hazardous, radiological and mixed waste disposal. Preparation of work plans (sampling and analysis plan, quality assurance project plan, and health and safety plan) and completion reports for environmental, radiological and MEC remediation projects. Assist in proposal preparation and client presentations. Skills Working knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA and TSCA regulations along with other federal and state regulations for environmental remediation, transportation and disposal is a must. Experience and knowledge in Health Physics/Radiological projects is a plus. Experience with regulatory interface/negotiations is a plus. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Proficient in using computer software including database management programs and word processing Experience Ideal candidate will have 2-4 years experience managing environmental remediation projects. Knowledge and experience in soil and groundwater sampling and remediation technologies highly desirable. Education BS or MS in Environmental Sciences/Engineering UXO TECHNICIANS PIKA has several simultaneous UXO projects in the US and Vieques, PR.  If you would like to be considered for a Tech I, II, III, Safety or SUXOS position with PIKA, please email your resume to careers@pikainc.com.  Your name will be placed on the available for work list.  If you have a location preference, or any other preference, please include that in the email.  No phone calls please. CAD TECHNICIAN--Vancouver, WA We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician who is eager to apply CAD and GIS skills and advanced production techniques in a high-energy environment. This position is located at our Camp Bonneville job site in Vancouver, WA. Work would involve developing and updating GIS and CAD maps for various projects, Development of GIS maps will involve coordinate conversions, digitizing aerial photos, database management, conversion from CAD to GIS, etc. Development of CAD maps will involve working on sample maps, contours, cross sections, etc. Work would involve downloading and obtaining data from various sources to develop maps. Work will also involve creating maps from raw GPS data. Travel and field work would be involved in some cases. Skills/Experience Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience with ESRI software (ArcView 9), AutoCAD 2000 (or higher), and excellent communication & graphic skills. Knowledge of working with Trimble GPS Instruments, using Microstation and Trimble Office Geomatics is a plus. Education Associates Degree or higher in GIS, computer science, geography, or related field. Engineering/ Science degree a plus. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER For our Stafford office, we are looking for a senior level Professional Engineer to provide technical support and lead a wide variety of engineering, decontamination/ demolition and environmental remediation projects and also be involved in business development activities, proposal writing and generating technical documents.  Provide management oversight for all phases of environmental remediation projects with primary focus on environmental, UXO/MEC, and low-level radiological waste remediation, including coordinating workers, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.  Oversee performance of all trade contractors and review architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.  Also responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.  Skills:  Excellent technical writing, communications, business development, client interaction and organizational skills required, as well as proficiency with MS applications required.  Highly motivated, customer focused and work in a team environment.  Ability to manage heavy workload.  Experience:  5+ years of relevant experience required, 2 of which need to be related to engineering, construction, demolition and/or environmental remediation.  Experience in Federal projects a must.  Good leadership and business development experience.  Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations required.  Experience with hazardous waste, site auditing/investigations and site remediation would be beneficial.  Education:  BS Engineering.  Registered PE is a must (Texas PE a plus).