Environmental Scientist

Coneco Engineers & Scientists•Bridgewater, MA

2d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coneco Engineer’s & Scientist is seeking an Environmental Scientist for its Bridgewater, Massachusetts office. The company is a consulting firm providing environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying services across several New England states. The role offers collaboration, formal training, and mentoring from experienced professionals, with opportunities for professional growth. The Environmental Scientist will contribute to environmental assessment and remediation projects by planning field activities, overseeing subcontractors, preparing technical reports, communicating with staff and clients, ensuring quality execution, and evaluating site data to advance projects toward regulatory closure. The position requires attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, regulatory compliance, effective communication, motivation, and a strong commitment to safety. Fieldwork takes place in varied weather and terrain and may occur at different times of day. This is a full-time, in-person position in Bridgewater, MA, with an eight-hour shift. Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with salary commensurate with experience. The company offers health, vision, and dental coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability programs; an IRA retirement plan; paid holidays and vacation; and support for continuing education, training, certifications, mentoring, and career development.

Requirements

0–5 years of experience.
Bachelor of Science degree 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.
Preparedness and flexibility to perform fieldwork in varied 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.
Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Bridgewater, MA.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

Conduct soil, air, groundwater, surface water, and building-material sampling.
Oversee subsurface drilling activities and sample collection.
Provide remedial action oversight and direction to environmental service field crews.
Respond to emergency releases involving 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 appropriate next steps.
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 and obtain necessary certifications.
Perform ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations.