Mid Level Environmental Scientist

Toeroek Associates•Dallas, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Toeroek Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to provide technical support for all phases of Targeted Brownfields Assessments. The successful candidate will assist senior staff with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, assessing the nature and extent of contamination at brownfields, and identifying potential cleanup alternatives and associated costs for site redevelopment. This is a remote position with periodic travel required. The role involves field and office work, including leading investigation activities and supporting site characterization, remedial optimization, and remedy implementation. The Environmental Scientist will prepare technical reports and other documents, work to scope-specific quality, budget, and schedule expectations, and support public meetings concerning ESA findings.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
More than 4 years of practical experience related to contaminated-site characterization and remediation, including Superfund, Brownfields, and RCRA Corrective Action sites.
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations under cleanup programs such as Superfund, RCRA, and Brownfields.
Experience with Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
Experience conducting quantitative analyses using Microsoft Excel.
Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Experience writing and compiling technical data and reports.
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability and interest to work as a consultant team player, learn and grow, take initiative, and maintain a versatile, service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor credential.

Responsibilities

Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
Lead field activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil gas sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; and oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
Support soil and groundwater assessments, soil gas sampling, asbestos inspections, lead-based paint assessments, geophysical surveys, and waste determinations.
Prepare technical reports and other documents on site characterization, remedial optimization, and remedy implementation.
Recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results and make appropriate corrections following standard procedures.
Support organization of public meetings to address ESA findings.
Work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope-specific expectations.