Staff Scientist I
About The Position
Verdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting-edge modeling, digital technology, and a commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. With over 90 offices and 2,000 experts, we are dedicated to delivering smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges, shaping a more sustainable future. The Middletown, CT office is seeking an ambitious Scientist I to join its environmental team. As a Scientist I, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to site development and remediation projects, assessing sites, investigating brownfields, designing cleanup plans, and navigating regulations. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about environmental work, eager to build technical experience, thrive in a team, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and maintain attention to detail, especially in the field. Verdantas is ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and its employees, offering a strong foundation for career growth.
Requirements
- 0–4 years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data filtering/sorting, pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional formatting)
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
Responsibilities
- Conduct field oversight and documentation for various environmental tasks, including drilling, groundwater sampling, site assessments, and remedial activities
- Conduct field sampling of environmental media, including soil, water, air, and waste materials
- Oversee drilling and remediation subcontractors on-site
- Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and laboratory analysts
- Manage environmental data and laboratory results using Microsoft Excel
- Review soil, water, and air data from commercial laboratories and compare results against regulatory criteria
- Interpret field and laboratory quality control (QC) data, including blanks, control samples, instrument calibrations, and chromatograms, to ensure data quality objectives are met
- Preliminary preparation of technical reports for investigation and assessment activities
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
