Project Scientist 1

Project Scientist I-Geologist-Environmental Engineer

North Andover, Mass

POSITION SUMMARY

Ransom Consulting, LLC, a Pinchin Company, is seeking a Project Scientist to join our Environmental team in our North Andover, MA office.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Project Scientist-Environmental serves on a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams. You will be responsible for conducting and/or participating in environmental investigations and remediation projects. This role is 85 percent in the field and 15 percent in the office.

• Conduct field investigations, including but not limited to overburden and bedrock drilling programs, test pitting, well gauging and ground water sampling/surveying, indoor air sampling.

• Conduct field hydro-geological assessments including hydraulic conductivity tests, pump tests, geophysical assessments.

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure timely and within project scope and budget.

• Submit sampling to approved vendors ensuring appropriate chain of custody of documentation is completed, authorized and filed.

• Remediation system installation, operation and maintenance, and oversee/coordinate underground storage tank (UST) removals and associated soil removal actions.

• Follow site safety protocols and bring issues/concerns to project manager in timely manner.

• Develop draft report(s), letters, work plans, etc. in concert with other project team members.

• Develop summary tables and site plans/drawings and other supporting documents as appropriate.

• Prepare project documents including borings logs, test pit logs, daily field logs, chains-of-custody, site sketches, etc. in a manner consistent with Ransom SOPs.

• Other job duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering, geologic, or environmentally oriented field of study.

• 0-5 years of experience in an environmentally oriented company; may include internships.

• Familiarity with field equipment for field investigations and assessments helpful.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data.

• Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to present scientific and technical data in a succinct, meaningful way for client reports.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to keep project managers apprised of issues and concerns in a timely manner.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project tasks with limited supervision.

• Frequent travel to job sites and work that is conducted in variable weather conditions.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites throughout Ransom’s geographic region

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis due to the need to transport and work with field equipment.

• This position participates in our Medical Monitoring Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

COMPANY SUMMARY

For over 35 years, Ransom Consulting, LLC has been a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental company, providing value-added and resilient solutions to our clients. We live and work in the communities we serve and have a vested interest in the success of our partners’ projects. Always innovating, our team continually delivers sustainable solutions for our projects, our partners, and the planet. We value our team and strive to maintain a positive, supportive, flexible, and transparent workplace that is reflected in the high-quality service we provide our clients.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Ransom, a Pinchin company, stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Basic Life Insurance, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

• Flexible workplace to support work-life balance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid time-off and holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• North Andover, MA 01845 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Andover, MA 01845: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Andover, MA 01845