Senior Staff Scientist - Engineer

Role Overview

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples, collecting and recording data, and performing routine calculations;
• Monitor complex construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
• Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;
• Assist with acquisition of and compliance with regulatory agency permits to support site investigation and remediation;
• Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support environmental due diligence;
• Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field problems and document them accurately, keeping project manager informed or problems encountered during work assignments;
• Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates and designs for projects;
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to prepare integrated solutions to clients;
• Perform and manage tasks within specific budgets and schedules. May track task and project budgets;
• Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor;
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns and others who assist in specific assignments as needed;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or has relevant job experience;
• 4+ years of related experience in due diligence, contaminated sites investigation, construction oversight, and has collaborated with professionals in engineering feasibility studies, remedial system design and implementation;
• For engineers, possession of a valid Professional licensure or ability to obtain within one year;
• Experience conducting Phase I and II environmental site assessment including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, construction/remediation oversight;
• Experience providing litigation support services for expert witness projects, or similar;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (including CERCLA and RCRA);
• Experience working with state regulatory agencies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Availability to work overtime as needed;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short
• and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs