Environmental Scientist

Coneco Engineers & Scientists•Westford, MA

2d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coneco Engineer’s & Scientist is seeking an Environmental Scientist for its Westford, Massachusetts office. The company is an environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying consulting firm serving clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The position offers training and mentoring from experienced professionals and opportunities for professional development. The Environmental Scientist will contribute to environmental assessment and remediation projects, including planning field activities, overseeing subcontractors, preparing technical reports, communicating with staff and clients, ensuring quality execution, and evaluating site data to help progress projects toward regulatory closure. The role requires attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, regulatory awareness, motivation, safety consciousness, and effective communication. The position includes field work in varied weather and terrain and at different times of day. It is full-time, in person, and based in Westford, MA. The listed salary range is $45,000–$50,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

0–5 years of experience.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related course of study.
Familiarity with or coursework in ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
Flexibility to work on diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to observe, document, and communicate field conditions.
Self-motivation and willingness to work independently or collaboratively to solve problems.
Flexibility and preparedness for field work in all types of weather and terrain and at various times of day.
Must pass a background check and drug screening and have an insurable driving record and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training (a plus but not required).

Responsibilities

Conduct sampling activities involving soil, air, groundwater, surface water, and building materials.
Oversee subsurface drilling activities and sampling collection.
Provide remedial action oversight and direction to environmental service field crews.
Respond to emergency releases of petroleum products, mercury, PCBs, and other materials.
Oversee underground storage tank removals and prepare closure reports.
Perform industrial hygiene and air/dust monitoring associated with construction and utility work.
Use field equipment for monitoring, field screening, and sampling.
Analyze and interpret data to determine the next course of action.
Draft site plans, sampling plans, and other figures.
Prepare technical and regulatory reports for clients and state and federal agencies.
Communicate with clients and subcontractors as needed.
Attend required health and safety training sessions and obtain necessary certifications.
Perform ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage plans.
Life and AD&D insurance plans.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
IRA retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid holidays and paid vacation.
401(k).
Health savings account.
Paid time off.
Parental leave.
Professional development assistance.
Reimbursement for continuing education and many training and certification expenses.
Internal Mentoring Program and career development opportunities.