What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist position at Roux Associates, Inc.?
**Job Title:** Project Scientist
The Project Scientist position at Roux Associates Inc. is responsible for designing and implementing technical services to meet client and project management needs. This role involves performing field and office tasks with a focus on due diligence Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and providing project management support for traditional assessment and remediation projects.
**Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
• Must meet the definition of an environmental professional as per 40 CFR 312.10
• Minimum of 5 years in the environmental consulting industry with demonstrated progression in planning, managing, preparing, and overseeing Phase I ESAs and other due diligence activities including office and field tasks
• Able to independently identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)
• Understanding of environmental regulations related to hazardous and solid waste, pollution prevention, waste minimization, spill response, stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, air quality, underground, and aboveground storage tanks
• Understanding of the Toxic Substance Control Act (asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and radon)
• Understanding of codes and standards, including recent ASTM updates, as they pertain to environmental investigation and due diligence projects
• Substantial project management experience in due diligence projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing experience
• Ability to lead subcontractors, coworkers, and other professionals in task management capacity to complete due diligence project scopes on time and on budget
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of staff-level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions
**Essential Duties:
• Field Coordination and Management: Set up field activities and protocols related to Phase I ESA/due diligence projects
• Conduct Phase I ESA site reconnaissance/visits (30% - 50% fieldwork)
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation: Coordinate the collection and review of project data, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine project requirements and future client needs
• Primary author for Phase I ESA reports for Principal review that appropriately documents findings, identifies RECs, and provides recommendations and meets project deadlines
• Project Management: Prepare cost proposals, ensure individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are monitored and reviewed in compliance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work
• Staff Mentoring and Training: Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm
**Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions:
This position works in both the field and office environments. In the field, the candidate will work independently or lead a larger team at exterior project sites to perform site visits/inspections, potentially sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors. These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions, and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work may involve the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.
Roux Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact HR.
