Project Scientist - Hazardous Building Materials (HBM)

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Project Scientist – Hazardous Building Materials (HBM)

BL Companies is growing! We’re seeking a Project Scientist to join our team and support environmental and industrial hygiene assessments.

A successful candidate will have 2-5 years of experience with industrial hygiene and hazardous building materials related projects.

This role primarily focuses on hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and safety assessments. The role involves a combination of fieldwork, sample collection, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports and collaborates with all team members in conducting complex hazardous building material and/or industrial hygiene and safety assessments

• Assists in the preparation and collection of samples and data, including setting up equipment and documenting observations

• Analyzes previous building science and/or industrial hygiene and safety surveys to determine if additional sampling is needed or to develop scopes of work

• Independently performs field assessments where problems encountered are generally well-understood and easily identified

• Collects environmental and personal samples for analysis and prepares them for shipment to the laboratory

• Maintains, calibrates, and operates building science and industrial hygiene instruments and equipment

• Compiles and summarizes analytical data, organizes information for reports, creates sample location diagrams, and drafts reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations

• Performs air sampling, project monitoring, and other environmental testing to measure concentrations of pollutants or hazardous agents and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards

• Contributes to educational and regulatory updates for colleagues and management on potential hazards, safe work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Collaborates with team members on various tasks

• May assist with basic management duties such as developing scopes of work and proposal budgets

• Studies reference materials and participates in training and professional development activities

• Maintains and tracks required annual training and licensing, as applicable

• Utilizes Microsoft Office and internal applications/software programs

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations for various contaminants

• Stays current with regulatory updates and industry trends

• Travels to client sites, including occasional overnight stays

• Communicates effectively with team members, clients, and contractors

• Practices and maintains a safe working environment

• Always presents oneself in a professional and clean manner

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience with industrial hygiene and/or hazardous building material projects.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug and alcohol testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational health, biology, geology, engineering, or a related field.

• Ability to wear PPE including a respirator and safety harness.

• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.

• Basic knowledge of construction materials and building systems.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.  Reliable transportation.

Experience with:

• Asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, and radon surveys

• Indoor air quality assessments and building surveys

Technical Requirements:

• Licenses (or willingness to obtain within specified timeframes):

  • Asbestos Project Monitor (within 6 months)

  • Asbestos Inspector (within 3 months)

  • Lead Inspector (within 6 months)

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-related applications.

• Familiarity with sampling protocols, equipment, and hazardous material practices.

• Working knowledge of regulations related to asbestos, lead, PCBs, radon, IAQ, and related fields.

Other Requirements:

• Local field work: up to 85%

• Occasional extended hours, nights, and weekends: up to 25%

• Regional or out-of-state travel: up to 25%

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we offer opportunities to continue in this setting.