Staff Environmental Scientist 2

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist 2 to perform field-related technical duties with minimal supervision. This full-time position requires significant travel to job sites (95% of the time), including potential overnight stays and working in various weather conditions while adhering to health and safety guidelines. The role involves hands-on field sampling, equipment handling, and detailed documentation of procedures and observations. The position is based in the Boston, MA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
2-5 years+ of related work experience.
Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills, particularly the ability to produce accurate and concise field notes.
Basic Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
Lifting and transporting up to 50lbs of field equipment unassisted, bending, walking on uneven ground, working on large construction/industrial sites, working in the elements (following our Health & Safety guidelines), such as snow, rain, heat, etc., and use of personal-protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with set up and use of GPS devices a plus.
Experience directing subcontractors a plus.
OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays and work in other states.
Monitor geotechnical and environmental drilling and test pits.
Produce boring logs that have soil classifications, rock core classifications, and include site geology conditions.
Collect geotechnical and environmental soil samples.
Perform low flow groundwater sampling.
Perform field tests on soil and rock.
Use of various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
Conduct site reconnaissance.
Ability to work independently on job sites, prepare detailed notes, and take photographs to document procedures used and observations made during field explorations programs and/or construction monitoring for use by supervisory or project personnel.
Prepare daily/weekly field reports, including written reports with figures, photographs, and summary tables as required.
Ability to travel out of state to project sites periodically for several weeks at a time.
Ability to work on sites with asbestos present and wear “Level C” Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits and respirators.
Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site, including participation in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
Coordinate scheduling with contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor the execution of field & lab testing activities completed by subcontractors.
Participate in team meetings.
Coordinate with internal Haley & Aldrich project team members on a daily basis.