Staff Environmental Scientist
About The Position
EIS Holding, LLC is hiring a Staff Environmental Scientist within Operations. The role conducts asbestos, lead-based paint, and hazardous building material surveys at commercial, industrial, institutional, government, healthcare, educational, and residential facilities. It combines field inspections and environmental sampling with technical report preparation and project support. The successful candidate manages multiple assignments, communicates professionally with clients and site personnel, and prepares accurate survey documentation in accordance with federal and state requirements. The position reports to the Branch Manager. It involves travel of 15% to 25% to project sites throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, including occasional overnight travel. Work may take place in occupied buildings, vacant structures, industrial facilities, and active construction environments. Occasional nights, weekends, and extended shifts may be needed depending on project and client schedules. The role is safety-sensitive and requires respiratory protection following medical clearance and fit testing, along with other required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- One to three years of experience in environmental consulting, hazardous building material surveying, industrial hygiene, or a related field; qualified entry-level candidates will be considered.
- Current AHERA Building Inspector accreditation.
- South Carolina asbestos inspector accreditation and applicable North Carolina asbestos inspector accreditation or licensure, or the ability to obtain these within 90 days.
- EPA or applicable state Lead Inspector certification for South Carolina and North Carolina, or the ability to obtain these within 90 days.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, including occasional overnight travel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare clear, accurate technical reports.
- Ability to wear respiratory protection following medical clearance and fit testing, and to use required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work in occupied buildings, vacant structures, industrial facilities, and active construction environments, including crawl spaces, attics, rooftops, ladders, and elevated work areas.
- Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, bend, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods, and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and supplies.
Nice To Haves
- EPA Lead Risk Assessor certification.
- Experience operating XRF lead paint analyzers.
- AHERA Management Planner accreditation.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu, CAD, GIS, or environmental data management software.
- Familiarity with South Carolina and North Carolina asbestos and lead regulations and notification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct asbestos inspections and surveys in accordance with AHERA, NESHAP, OSHA, EPA, and applicable South Carolina and North Carolina requirements, including pre-renovation and pre-demolition surveys.
- Conduct lead-based paint inspections using XRF analyzers, paint chip sampling, dust wipe sampling, and soil sampling in accordance with EPA, HUD, and state requirements.
- Collect bulk asbestos and other environmental samples, maintain complete chain-of-custody records, and coordinate analysis with accredited laboratories.
- Document suspect materials, sample locations, material conditions, quantities, floor plans, sketches, photographs, and field observations accurately.
- Prepare survey reports, sampling summaries, laboratory data tables, recommendations, and regulatory documentation.
- Support project managers and estimators with survey findings, material quantities, pre-bid site information, and technical input.
- Participate in client meetings and pre-bid site walks, and coordinate with general contractors, building owners, architects, engineers, and facility personnel.
- Maintain, calibrate, and operate field equipment, including XRF instruments and environmental sampling tools.
- Follow company safety policies, site-specific health and safety plans, and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Manage assigned work efficiently and meet project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
