Environmental Scientist

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

Peferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour construction training preferred