Engineer

Weston & Sampson•Portsmouth, NH

45d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to work in a hybrid environment (office/field and remote) based out of their Reading, MA or Portsmouth, NH office. The role involves working on a variety of environmental assessment, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment projects. The ideal candidate will be familiar with MassDEP and/or NHDES regulations, with a focus on the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) and/or NHDES Env-Or 600 Rules. The environmental discipline team is dedicated to enhancing, protecting, and sustaining the natural and built environment to improve the quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field.
5 to 10 years of experience.
Experience working in the environmental field with the focus on site investigation and remediation of contaminated sites in MA and/or NH and familiarity and experience working with the MCP.
Experience overseeing field services (e.g., construction oversight, soils logging, drilling oversight, sampling of environmental media) a requirement.
Ability to manage the workload demands of diverse projects and track and achieve regulatory and project deadlines.
Taking ownership of tasks and working collaboratively to achieve client objectives and project goals. Experience delegating and mentoring, following-up, and working across disciplines on complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and able to work well and communicate effectively with others, including staff members and clients.
Valid driver’s license required.
A commitment to quality, excellence, and curiosity to learn and grow in role. Taking advantage of internal and external training opportunities encouraged by Weston & Sampson.

Nice To Haves

Experience with client management and business development is a plus but not required.
PE/PG/LSP certification/license or ability to obtain considered a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare sampling and analysis plans, reports documenting environmental assessment activities, remedial planning documents, and related activities in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Lead project tasks associated with environmental assessments and engineering studies and designs using recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches at assessment, cleanup and brownfields redevelopment projects in MA and NH.
Train and mentor junior staff. Oversee junior staff conducting field work.
Help develop and define project scope, schedule, and fee, including work procedures, staffing, and sub-consultant assignments.
Manage multiple project tasks and assist Project Managers and/or Team Leaders with technical, budgetary and client management aspects of projects, as well as assisting in monitoring and management of project schedules.
Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.
Assist Project Managers and Team Leaders in pursuing new work opportunities through established client relationships and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews / presentations.