Environmental Scientist II

Cedarville Engineering Group•Pottstown, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedarville Engineering Group (CEG) is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join their Pottstown, PA office. This role supports a variety of government projects, serving as a technical lead and mentor to other Environmental Scientists. It is a hands-on, field-and-office position in a lean firm where flexibility is key, involving tasks such as collecting samples, writing reports, and supporting natural resource and stormwater management projects. CEG provides training and supports necessary certifications, including OSHA certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
3–5 years of professional environmental experience.
Field, sampling, and environmental project experience, including technical report writing.
Wetland & waterway delineation and report development.
GIS data collection, analysis and management. Proficient in ArcGIS.
Regulatory permitting including PA Chapter 102 & 105 and US Army Corps Section 404.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead and mentor other Environmental Scientists.
Comfortable working outdoors and in the field across varying conditions and terrain.
OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40) required for fieldwork — CEG will provide training to obtain them if not already held.
Qualified Visual Site Inspection.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a federal background check.
REAL ID required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on federal or government projects.
Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and chain-of-custody procedures.
Familiarity with natural resource surveys and stormwater management programs.
Strong technical writing skills — turning field data into a clean report is a real plus.
Erosion & Sediment Control Inspections Capabilities.
Strong written communication — writing skills are a real differentiator in this role.
Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks as project needs change.
Detail-oriented and disciplined about data quality and documentation.
Able to work independently in the field, lead technical work, and collaborate with the team.
Committed to mentoring and developing other Environmental Scientists.
Willingness to travel (approximately 25%) and to obtain access to secured federal and military installations.

Responsibilities

Collect soil and water samples on government and military project sites following established protocols and chain-of-custody requirements.
Perform field data collection, measurements, and observations, and maintain accurate field notes and logs.
Operate and calibrate field sampling and monitoring equipment.
Support and lead site investigations, environmental monitoring, and remediation activities.
Write clear, accurate technical reports, field summaries, and supporting documentation.
Compile, organize, and quality-check field and laboratory data.
Review and quality-check reports, field data, and deliverables prepared by other Environmental Scientists.
Contribute to permit applications, regulatory submittments, and project deliverables.
Support natural resource management projects, including wetlands, habitat, and environmental assessments.
Support stormwater management projects and MS4 and related regulatory compliance efforts.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams to keep work moving.
Serve as a technical lead on field investigations, sampling programs, and reporting tasks.
Mentor, train, and guide other Environmental Scientists in field procedures, data quality, and technical writing.
Provide technical direction and review to ensure work products meet project, client, and regulatory requirements.
Support project managers with task planning, scheduling, and coordination of field staff.
Follow all site health and safety plans and federal installation requirements.
Obtain and maintain OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40 as applicable).
Lead by example to help keep the field team safe and compliant on every site.