Environmental Scientist II

Verdantas•Orlando, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a motivated Staff Scientist II for its Environmental Assessment and Remediation (EAR) practice in the South Area. This role involves collaborating with diverse project teams to execute and deliver solutions for complex environmental challenges. The EAR practice focuses on site assessment/remedial investigations and design, environmental regulatory compliance and support, feasibility studies, emerging contaminants, and property transaction due diligence for clients in industrial, power, water, and government end markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
3-5 years of relevant experience
Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude
Flexibility and self-motivation, including a willingness to learn new skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, regulators, contractors, property owners, and project team members
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and programs
Must possess a valid driver's license
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for access to Department of Defense (DoD) facilities
Access to a cell phone with internet connectivity

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, and other mapping software is a plus, but not required
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform field tasks and maintain field notes as assigned by project managers and senior technical staff
Conduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil vapor points
Collect groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples for laboratory analysis according to regulatory and company standard operating procedures
Enter collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines
Assist in preparing regulatory submittments, such as permit applications and work plans
Prepare technical reports documenting project findings, conclusions, and recommendations
Operate and maintain remediation systems
Troubleshoot equipment issues associated with remediation systems, including groundwater and soil screening equipment before and/or during field work events
Operate a variety of field vehicles, from SUVs to full-size trucks, including towing, following completion of required Verdantas training
Prepare project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
Prepare maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentation
Maintain Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance activities
Apply basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and programs
Understand, protect, and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business