Project Scientist - Environmental Solutions
About The Position
Partner has an exciting opportunity for a talented full-time Environmental Project Scientist to support our ever-growing Environmental Solutions Practice on projects throughout the northeastern United States out of Partner’s Irvine, CA office. The group focuses on site characterization, risk assessments, implementation of remedial actions, regulatory interaction, and reporting. Interested individuals will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with our current team of experienced professionals to perform Project Scientist responsibilities related to environmental investigation and remediation on a portfolio of diverse and interesting project sites. This role is primarily field-based, with most time spent supporting environmental investigation and remediation activities at active project sites. Field schedules may vary based on project needs, subcontractor coordination, and weather conditions. Our Environmental Solutions Practice focuses on site characterization, risk assessment, remedial implementation, regulatory coordination, and technical reporting. You’ll work closely with experienced project managers and field staff, contributing to both field execution and follow-up data evaluation and reporting efforts.
Requirements
- Experience conducting fieldwork on environmentally impacted sites and willingness to learn and execute additional remedial techniques
- Ability to safely perform hands-on fieldwork in active environmental remediation and construction settings
- Capable of conducting site reconnaissance and preparing detailed field notes
- Ability to clearly document field activities and contribute to technical reports
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of scientific data compilation and organization
- Ability to follow site-specific health and safety plans and standard operating procedures
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Positive attitude and ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
- 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in environmental consulting, environmental due diligence, or risk management related services, including field experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in geology, environmental science, engineering, or similar discipline
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of environmental consulting practices and regulatory frameworks is preferred
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
- Experience with state-specific environmental regulations (NJ, NY, CT, PA, or others) a plus
- OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher (preferred, if applicable)
Responsibilities
- Perform environmental monitoring and sampling including soil, groundwater, soil gas, and air
- Support and execute field investigation and remediation activities, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, underground storage tank (UST) removal oversight, perimeter air monitoring, soil excavation, and soil disposal management
- Assist with coordination and execution of field investigations, site operations, and remediation activities
- Act as Site Supervisor during field events with subcontractors
- Collect field data utilizing monitoring equipment and instrumentation
- Prepare and maintain detailed field logs, site documentation, and digital data collection
- Mobilize, operate, and demobilize field equipment and supplies
- Work safely in outdoor environments, including active construction and remediation sites and varying weather conditions
- Provide office support, including data tabulation, basic data evaluation with respect to applicable regulations, and contribution to technical report preparation and regulatory submittals
- Work directly with and under the supervision of the team’s Project Managers
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- vacation and sick time
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- discretionary incentive bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
