Environmental Scientist/Geologist

TRC Companies • Portland, ME

272d • $49,920 - $73,466

About The Position

TRC is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join our Portland, Maine and/or Burlington, VT Engineering, Consulting, and Remediation team. This career-oriented position requires providing clients all aspects of environmental consulting from proposal preparation to project execution. The position focuses on a candidate seeking to continue the development of technical skills, with potential to develop skills to manage projects, existing clients, and workloads. The ideal candidate has experience executing field activities and drafting technical reports; however, TRC is willing to train an entry-level candidate. A desire to work with internal business development professionals and senior managers to establish and grow a sustainable client base is required.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, engineering, or other related field from an accredited university.
• Valid driver's license.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be both a reliable team player and self-starter.
• Position requires lifting equipment (up to 50 pounds) and working outdoors in all conditions.
• Occasional (20% - 50%) travel with limited long-distance (overnight) travel.
• Periodic emergency response support / on-call nights and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESAs).
• Experience developing Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), hazardous waste contingency plans, emergency response plans, or emergency action plans.
• Experience with geotechnical assessments relating to overseeing of drilling activities and soil logging.
• Experience performing construction monitoring and oversight.
• Experience in the hazardous building materials, indoor air quality, and/or industrial hygiene industry is a plus.
• Licensed Asbestos Inspector and/or Project Monitor and prior experience in various aspects of abatement projects is a plus.
• Interest in obtaining professional licensure.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including current refresher training.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and oversight of drilling activities, other subsurface investigations, and remedial actions, including classifying soil, and collecting and submitting environmental samples (soil, water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air) in accordance with state and federal regulations, QA/QC procedures, and established standard operating procedures.
• Preparation of technical reports including summarization of activities, data interpretation and analysis, drafting of soil boring and monitoring well construction logs, and participation in the development of recommendations and remedial options.
• Completion of ASTM-compliant Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and other due diligence efforts.
• Potential to perform hazardous building material inspections (asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs), indoor air quality inspections, water intrusion investigations, and mold assessments.
• Working knowledge of and experience with Maine DEP guidance, EPA regulations (including the Brownfields Program), and ASTM standards.
• Occasional emergency spill response services to oversee and direct cleanups.
• Task management and development of solutions to project challenges in collaboration with senior staff.
• Potential to work directly with clients professionally and display service-oriented attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree