Senior Scientist

Triad Engineering•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

Triad Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist for its Hagerstown, Maryland office. The role provides technical leadership and project management for environmental assessments, investigations, regulatory compliance, and remediation projects. Duties include preparing proposals and reports, managing project budgets and schedules, coordinating with regulatory agencies, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring staff. The position combines office or home assignments with fieldwork, local or regional travel, and occasional overnight stays. Fieldwork 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. The position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or a closely related discipline. A master's degree in a related field is preferred. Candidates need at least eight years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience and at least three years managing projects, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships. Virginia environmental project experience and coordination with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality are preferred. The posting also describes experience with petroleum facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and redevelopment as desirable. The posting includes a separate Senior Environmental Geologist description with overlapping duties and qualifications. That version calls for a bachelor's degree in geology, geological sciences, hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline; a master's degree is preferred. It specifies at least eight years of environmental consulting experience and at least three years managing projects, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships. Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund experience is also listed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or a closely related discipline.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, including environmental assessments, site investigations, regulatory compliance, or remediation.
At least 3 years of experience managing projects, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
Strong understanding of environmental assessment methods, contaminant behavior, sampling procedures, and environmental compliance.
Familiarity with applicable ASTM standards and Virginia environmental programs.
Working knowledge of soil and groundwater remediation, waste characterization, and environmental risk assessment principles.
Strong technical writing, data interpretation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and exercise independent professional judgment.
Proficiency with 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.
The accompanying Senior Environmental Geologist description requires a bachelor's degree in geology, geological sciences, hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline, and includes experience with environmental projects in Virginia and the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund.

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 commercial and industrial properties, petroleum facilities, and property redevelopment.
Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Environmental Professional.
For the Senior Environmental Geologist description: Virginia Certified Professional Geologist credential, or ability to obtain certification.

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 environmental sampling, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and soil gas; the geologist description also includes soil borings and monitoring well installations.
Evaluate site conditions, historical operations, potential contaminant sources, environmental exposure pathways, and contaminant distribution and migration.
Review laboratory analytical results, assess data quality, and compare findings with applicable project criteria.
Develop conceptual site models and recommend further investigation, monitoring, or remediation.
Prepare and review technical reports, soil management plans, environmental compliance plans, remedial action plans, and 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 help clients address 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 environmental scientists, geologists, and field technicians.
Oversee implementation of project health and safety procedures.
Maintain client relationships, communicate findings and recommendations, and support business development.