Staff Scientist I
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking an ambitious Scientist I to join their growing environmental team in Richmond, VA. This role offers hands-on experience in site development and remediation projects, contributing to the community's environmental health and resiliency. The Scientist I will work with an experienced team on tasks such as site assessment, brownfield investigation, cleanup plan design, and regulatory navigation. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about environmental work, eager to create a more sustainable world, ready to build technical experience, thrive in a team, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and pay close attention to details, especially in the field. Verdantas fosters a people-first culture that values employee well-being, continuous growth, and celebrates achievements, and has been ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and its employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Geology is preferred, or a related field (e.g., construction, civil development)
- 0-2 years of experience with erosion, sediment, and stormwater management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to write effective daily reports
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Dual certification (stormwater and erosion & sediment inspector) or comparable experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections at various project sites to ensure compliance with Standards and Specifications (Erosion & Sediment and Stormwater Management) and local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
- Provide coaching and guidance to on-site personnel regarding environmental compliance, E&SC maintenance/repair, and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) book documentation requirements
- Perform stormwater management inspections on operational facilities and evaluation of their best management practices (BMPs)
- Day trips to sites 4-5 days per week with home office time for reports and administrative tasks
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
