Environmental Scientist

IntWork's client, an environmental consulting firm, is looking for a Environmental Scientist to be actively involved in both field projects and office work in collaboration with their team of experienced scientists and engineers. By joining their team, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop professionally with advancement opportunities within the company.

What You'll be Doing

As Environmental Scientist, you will work with project managers and clients to provide support in three technical practice areas:

1. Environmental Investigation and Remediation;
2. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Regulatory Compliance; and
3. Civil Engineering and Permitting.

The successful candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, have the ability to follow up in a timely manner, and meet deadlines. Typical assignments may include:

• Data Collection / Compilation – site inspections, soil and groundwater sampling/investigations, data analysis, including the identification of trends, and report preparation.
• Stormwater – stormwater sample collecting during rain events at solid waste facilities, oil terminals, fuel storage and distribution facilities, manufacturing facilities, etc.
• Compliance Inspections – assisting with onsite multi-media assessments of compliance with all applicable environmental regulations or evaluations of specific areas of regulatory compliance such as hazardous waste management, air emissions, etc.
• Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans – assisting with/performing onsite inspections and plan development and/or updates for clients with bulk storage of petroleum products.
• Chemical Inventory Reporting – collecting specific chemical use information from clients and preparing annual chemical inventory reports.
• Compliance Tracking and Follow-Up – working with our cloud-based compliance tracking system – Sentry EHS – which involves reviewing proposed and final regulatory agency laws and regulations that may impact our clients, researching the regulatory intent and proper interpretation of the regulations, setting up specific regulatory compliance tasks, with completion dates, responsible parties, and reporting functions for individual clients that contract with us for this service.

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years of experience in a related environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, occupational health and safety, or other science related field
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in current versions of MS Office
• Strong critical thinking, technical writing, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and strong interpersonal skills
• Quality and attention to detail
• Valid US Driver’s License

Compensation:

This is a full-time job with competitive pay and generous benefits, including: 

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Personal/Vacation/Sick Pay)
• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• AAA Membership
• Education and Training
• Profitability Bonus Structure

Additional Information about the Job:

You must be able and willing to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk (at times over uneven surfaces), reach with arms and hands, and to stoop or kneel;
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or clothing (e.g. steel-toed boots).
• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds at times; and
• Work outdoors in all seasons under varying weather conditions and across varying terrains, as well as in office and industrial settings.

If this sounds like a fit to you, please apply at www.IntWork.com/apply under "Environmental Scientist".