Environmental Scientist

Quandary Consultants LLC (Quandary) is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing team of diverse professionals. Quandary is a full-service environmental and regulatory consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly become a top choice for clients in the construction, oil & gas, renewable energy, electric utility, and government sectors. We provide environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, air quality, remediation, weed management, stormwater management, and other environmental services to clients throughout the country.

The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field and 3-10 years of environmental consulting or compliance experience.

Applicants should be highly organized, a good written and oral communicator, have a good sense of humor, and be willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills are essential qualities.

Environmental Scientist Responsibilities:

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling for remediation programs

• Independently and collaboratively conduct fieldwork in remote and urban locations, including active construction sites

• Collect detailed, accurate, scientific field data

• Assist with creation of client deliverables including written reports and maps

• Collect baseline water quality samples, write client reports, and submit agency filings

• Log soil borings and oversee the installation of groundwater monitoring wells

• Conduct stormwater BMP inspections

• Interpret and manage spatial data using ESRI products, Google Earth, or similar platforms

• Actively participate in safety programs and support a safe work culture

Key Capabilities Include:

• 3-10 years of consulting experience

• Scientific and/or technical writing experience

• Experience collecting soil and groundwater samples

• Understanding and interpretation of soil and water quality laboratory data

• Federal, State, and local regulatory knowledge

• Ability to travel to remote locations alone with minimal supervision

• Interpret and mange spatial data using ESRI suite of products, Google Earth, and similar platforms

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Enjoy working with a diverse team

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds

• Teachable, fast learning, and willing to learn new skill sets

• Willing to attend environmental training courses on a variety of topics

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

• Able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Quandary Consultants strives to be a great place to work where you are excited to come to work every day to tackle new and interesting challenges with your team. As we work towards integrating you into our team, please note benefits will begin upon completion of a 30 to 90-day probation period before transitioning to a full-time, salaried position with full benefits. Quandary provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including paid time off, 401k match, health insurance, and cell phone reimbursement. Expected Salary: $50,000-$80,000. Quandary is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Quandary reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on circumstances other than candidates’ statuses which are protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you have these skills and environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you!

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references to info@quandaryconsultants.com.