Senior Site Remediation Environmental Scientist

The Team and Job Summary

The projects that an Sr Environmental Scientist works on will include low to high complexity, multi-media, multi-contaminant remediations.

The Sr Environmental Scientist is responsible for planning and implementing field activities, evaluating laboratory data and measurements collected during field work and preparing technical documents under the direction of a Project Manager.

These duties are performed individually or as part of a team. In a team setting, the Sr Environmental Scientist is responsible for directing these activities.

The Sr Environmental Scientist is responsible for adhering to established project goals and timeframes. Their responsibilities may include the training of ES I and ES II staff.

The Sr Environmental Scientist will also provide support to Project Managers / LSRPs in technical meetings with clients and NJDEP.

Job Responsibilities

• The scientist will work predominantly in the office preparing reports and related remedial documents, but is expected to oversee more complex field investigation and remediation activities
• Will work under the direction of a Project Manager / LSRP to design remedial activities
• Provide sound technical recommendations to the Project Manager / LSRP
• Prepare technical reports including NJDEP PAR, SIR, RIR, RAW, RAR and soil and groundwater permit applications
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Train and mentor junior level staff
• Coordinate with subcontractors to continuously improve investigation and remediation methodologies and sampling techniques

Required Qualifications

4-year college degree in geology, biology, environmental science or similar science degree and 6+ years of experience in complex, multi-media investigation and remediation with an environmental consulting firm in NJ;

a master’s degree in one of the above listed fields is a plus

• Well versed in NJDEP’s Technical Guidance Documents and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation
• Experienced with due diligence requirements and commercial and industrial property transactional requirements
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours as required
• 40-hr OSHA training
• NJ Subsurface Evaluator / UST Closure License / LSRP
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Professional licenses are desirable

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Most duties performed on feet.
• Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20 : 40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $70k - $85k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.