Senior Scientist- Investigation & Remediation

Braun Intertec Corporation•Bloomington, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Braun Intertec is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing. With over 1,000 employee-owners across ten states, they are driven by shared purpose and success. They are expanding into new markets and seeking talented professionals who want to shape the future of the company they own. Braun Intertec invests in its people to enable them to do their best work and build meaningful careers. The Senior Scientist - Environmental Investigation & Remediation role is an opportunity to join and help shape the growing Environmental Investigation and Remediation Group. This role is for individuals energized by solving complex environmental challenges, leading people and projects, and having a meaningful voice in building a dynamic practice. The position involves leading and managing brownfield redevelopment projects from concept through construction completion, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. The role requires serving as a trusted advisor to clients, leading multidisciplinary project teams, owning project performance (scope, budget, schedule, risk, profitability), building client relationships, mentoring staff, and providing technical leadership in advanced environmental work.

Requirements

A BS degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
Licensure/certification as a Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, CHMM or related, and/or ability to be registered/certified within 12 months
Demonstrated knowledge of brownfield redevelopment, including assessment, risk management, regulatory engagement, grant writing/management and support of redevelopment goals
Significant, in-depth hands-on environmental and project management experience is required, typically gained through 10–20+ years of progressively responsible work aligned with the position’s duties
Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, Minnesota specific desired
Proven leadership and mentoring experience
A genuine interest in growing existing client relationships and business development
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, to understand their needs and develop practical, effective solutions
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary project teams, driving accountability, quality, and momentum
Own project performance—managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, and profitability
Build and strengthen long-term client relationships and strategic partnerships
Mentor staff and contribute to developing the next generation of technical and project leaders
Provide technical leadership on advanced environmental work, including: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations, Response action plans supporting remediation and redevelopment, Brownfield redevelopment, Knowledge and experience with state and federal regulations, Experience with local and national clean up grants, Oversight of remedial activities and compliance monitoring, Scope development, cost estimating, and proposal preparation, Data analysis and report writing
Travel locally and regionally as needed (up to ~20%)