Mid Level Environmental Scientist
About The Position
Toeroek Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to provide technical support throughout all phases of Targeted Brownfields Assessments. The successful candidate will assist senior staff with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and support a team assessing the nature and extent of contamination at brownfields, identifying potential cleanup alternatives, and estimating associated costs for site redevelopment. The position is remote and requires periodic travel. The Environmental Scientist will collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings; lead field activities; and support assessments, inspections, surveys, waste determinations, and remediation efforts. The role also involves preparing technical reports and related documents, reviewing analytical results, supporting public meetings, and delivering assigned work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- More than four years of practical experience related to contaminated-site characterization and remediation, including work at Superfund, Brownfields, and RCRA Corrective Action sites.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations under programs such as Superfund, RCRA, and Brownfields.
- Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
- 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.
- Demonstrated potential to be a collaborative consultant team player, eagerness to learn and grow, initiative as a self-starter, versatility, and a service-oriented mentality.
Nice To Haves
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor credential or certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Phase I and 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, laboratories, excavation companies, 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 the organization of public meetings addressing ESA findings.
- Work within quality, budget, and schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
- Travel periodically as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
- Short-term disability (STD) insurance.
- 401(k).
- Collaborative and congenial work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
