Staff Scientist

Montrose Environmental Group • Rochester, NY

21h • $55,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as Staff Scientist, in Rochester, NY. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Staff Scientist position is located in our Rochester, NY office, this will be a Hybrid role, 3 days in office. As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination.
• Able to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, and air monitoring equipment.
• Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS software, particularly Esri ArcGIS a plus.
• Experience with multi-media sampling (i.e., soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.).
• OSHA 1910.120 training preferred, but not mandatory – we will provide OSHA training to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
• Assisting with project fieldwork.
• Fieldwork activities will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.
• Assisting with basic remedial engineering design tasks supporting Professional Engineers in the development of site cleanup Work Plans, cost estimates, drawings, and Contract Documents.
• Conducting Environmental Construction oversight for projects involving in-situ and ex-situ remediation, demolition, tank removals, earthwork, etc. Tasks would also include confirmation sampling, air monitoring, and documentation.
• Assisting in developing and executing work plans at project sites.
• Exercising considerable care in following directions and various project control documents.
• Focused interpretation of data, technical writing/report preparation and client interaction.
• Assisting with generation of proposals including scope and cost development under the supervision of Project Managers.
• Additional duties as may be assigned which may include occasional travel to locations all over the US including Alaska, Vermont, Washington, and others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $55,000-$70,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level