Graduate Environmental Scientist

Pennoni•Haddon Heights, NJ

About The Position

We are hiring for a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join are team at Pennoni and contribute to EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) projects on a full-time, direct basis while based out of our office in the Haddon Heights, NJ area. This person will be expected to prepare and submit environmental applications & reports. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct sampling and monitoring of groundwater, soil, & vapor; oversee installation of monitoring wells, soil borings, temporary well points, & soil gas points. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists, Planners, and other professionals prepare ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reports along with NJDEP Technical Reports. Plan / complete field work and sampling tasks for mapping & reporting purposes. There will be a mixture of field work and office work in this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed. Basic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study); recent graduates are encouraged to apply! This person will be expected to work in the field so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License and have a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to environmental documentation & regulatory submissions associated with land development and infrastructure projects. A basic understanding of the NJDEP Site Remediation Program and purpose of environmental due diligence. Basic understanding of environmental fate and transport of contaminants. Proficiency on relevant technical tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS mapping software, etc.); experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS is a plus! Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). TARGET SALARY RANGE: $65K - $75k (per year) Contributing to the health and well-being of team members is a top priority for Pennoni; therefore, we designed our benefits package to exceed industry norms while providing our team members with exceptionally competitive and comprehensive benefits. Our offerings include: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical/Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Maternity Leave Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts Why Work With Us? At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study); recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
Valid Driver’s License and have a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to environmental documentation & regulatory submissions associated with land development and infrastructure projects.
A basic understanding of the NJDEP Site Remediation Program and purpose of environmental due diligence.
Basic understanding of environmental fate and transport of contaminants.
Proficiency on relevant technical tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS mapping software, etc.); experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS is a plus!
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Responsibilities

Conduct sampling and monitoring of groundwater, soil, & vapor; oversee installation of monitoring wells, soil borings, temporary well points, & soil gas points.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists, Planners, and other professionals prepare ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reports along with NJDEP Technical Reports.
Plan / complete field work and sampling tasks for mapping & reporting purposes.
There will be a mixture of field work and office work in this role.
Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.