Environmental Scientist 1

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist I for our growing environmental consulting practice in our NYC office. The successful candidate will lead project and field work, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments/Investigations and preparation of Remedial Action Workplans in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has at least 2 years of experience and is ready to take on project leadership and staff training. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical. 

Salary range starts at $70,000 

What you'll do

• Complete site investigations to determine the nature and extent of contaminated soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and other media on a variety of sites, including public (parks, schools/universities, transit-related), residential, industrial. commercial, and private. 
• Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments 
• Participate in all aspects of site investigation and remediation, from preparation of workplans, conducting field work, writing summary reports, and final remedial documents 
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation; 
• The candidate will assist with training entry level staff 
• Field work will include oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and other laborers during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, test pit installation, excavation activities, and remedial construction activities; and sampling various media including soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and air 
• Perform Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527, supervise junior staff, and perform peer reviews of same. 
• Prepare summary reports including reviewing laboratory analytical data; interpreting and tabulating data and preparing tables; soil boring logs; figures; and text 
• Provide environmental construction field management, such as community air monitoring, soil management, remedial construction oversight, and more 

• BS in Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree, or Environmental Science, Geology or related science degree 
• 2+ years of environmental consulting experience 
• Experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling 
• Proficiency in logging borings and describing soil lithology based on the Burmister soil classification system 
• Working knowledge of NYSDEC Rules, Regulations and Guidance documents including DER-10, Part 360, and Part 375 Regulations 
• Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, and research and documentation 
• OSHA 40-Hour Training and 8-hour refreshers 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record, and be willing to travel and conduct field work in all boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island 
• Experience working effectively with team members as well as independently 
• Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills 
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail 
• Must be able to wear a respirator 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to DOT regulated random drug testing 
 

Peferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour construction training preferred