What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Environmental Scientist position at Pennoni?
Pennoni is hiring for a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our team on a full-time, direct basis and contribute to our EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) operations while based at our Scranton office in Jessup, PA.
Primary Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct due diligence assessments and prepare draft reports; this includes performing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s).
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting / recording data.
- Perform field assessments and environmental investigations with a variety of sampling (e.g.: soil, groundwater / stormwater, vapor / air, etc.).
- Field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors.
- Assist with the conduct industrial hygiene studies such as chemical exposure assessments, noise/sound level monitoring and radiation measurements.
- Prepare field reports for environmental projects to document work completed.
- Prepare draft reports and assist with completing regulatory forms.
- Utilize appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including respirators; this person will be expected to enter / work in hazardous environments & atmospheres (in a careful and safe manner).
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related technical discipline (i.e.: Geology, Environmental Engineering, etc.); RECENT GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
- Previous experience working in environmental field work.
- Previous experience working with an engineering or environmental consulting firm; familiarity with remediation projects is a plus.
- Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications.
- Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy.
- Proven ability to work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
