Senior Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist with a strong focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Industrial Hygiene in Kennesaw, GA to support a variety of building-related and environmental consulting projects.
This role is ideal for a professional experienced in asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint assessments, with additional exposure to Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and subsurface investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform indoor air quality (IAQ) and industrial hygiene assessments, including asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint inspections
- Conduct site investigations, sampling, and prepare technical reports for IH/IAQ projects
- Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including site reconnaissance and records reviews
- Assist with Phase II investigations as needed, including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling
- Provide field oversight of drilling and subsurface activities
- Communicate findings with project managers and clients
- Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in IAQ / industrial hygiene (asbestos, mold, lead paint, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Phase I ESAs and environmental site assessments
- Experience with sampling techniques and field documentation
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work in a field-based environment
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- AHERA / Asbestos Inspector or similar certifications
- Experience with Phase II ESAs and subsurface investigations
- 40-hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain)
Check out our Perks:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites with fuel card
About NOVA:
Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.
Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 19 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.