Senior Scientist

Triad Engineering•Sterling, VA

11h

About The Position

Triad Engineering, Inc. has an immediate need for a Senior Environmental Scientist in its Sterling, Virginia office. The role provides technical leadership and project management for environmental assessments, subsurface and other site investigations, regulatory compliance, groundwater monitoring, and remediation. Responsibilities include preparing proposals and reports, managing project budgets and schedules, coordinating with regulatory agencies, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring staff. The position involves preparing and reviewing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; planning and overseeing sampling and subsurface work; interpreting geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data; developing conceptual site models; evaluating remedial alternatives; and preparing technical, compliance, and monitoring plans and reports. The Senior Environmental Scientist also manages project delivery, provides quality assurance and technical review, supervises staff, supports client and business development activities, and oversees project health and safety procedures. Work includes office or home and field assignments, regional and local travel, and occasional overnight stays. Field work may involve uneven terrain, outdoor weather conditions, and work around drilling and construction equipment. Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, geological sciences, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, including environmental assessments, site assessments or investigations, soil and groundwater investigations, regulatory compliance, or remediation.
At least 3 years of experience managing projects, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
Strong understanding of geology, hydrogeology, contaminant transport and behavior, environmental assessment and investigation methods, sampling procedures, and environmental compliance.
Familiarity with applicable ASTM standards and Virginia environmental programs.
Strong technical writing, data interpretation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and exercise independent professional judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or technical writing software, and experience with GIS, environmental databases, or related technical software.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current refresher training are required before applicable field assignments.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Experience with environmental projects in Virginia and coordination with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Experience with the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF).
Experience with petroleum facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and property redevelopment.
Virginia Certified Professional Geologist credential, or ability to obtain certification.
Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Environmental Professional.
Working knowledge of soil and groundwater remediation, waste characterization, and environmental risk assessment principles.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current refresher training are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Develop scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Plan and oversee soil borings, monitoring well installations, and sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and soil gas.
Interpret geological and hydrogeological conditions and evaluate contaminant sources, distribution, and migration.
Evaluate site conditions, historical operations, potential contaminant sources, and environmental exposure pathways.
Review laboratory analytical results, assess data quality, and compare findings with applicable project criteria.
Develop conceptual site models and recommend additional investigation, monitoring, or remediation.
Prepare and review technical reports, soil management plans, remedial action plans, environmental compliance plans, groundwater monitoring reports, and other monitoring reports.
Evaluate remedial alternatives and oversee implementation of cleanup and site management activities.
Conduct environmental compliance assessments and assist clients with permitting, waste management, spill prevention, and corrective actions.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist clients in addressing environmental requirements.
Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, invoicing, and deliverables.
Provide technical review and quality assurance for work prepared by junior staff.
Supervise and mentor geologists, environmental scientists, and field technicians.
Oversee implementation of project health and safety procedures.
Maintain client relationships, communicate findings and recommendations, and support business development.