Environmental Project Scientist

WSB; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager/Scientist to lead Brownfields assessment, remediation, and redevelopment projects across the western United States. You will guide projects from planning through completion, coordinating with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, defensible solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years of experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in managing complex environmental investigations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Health, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 8–10 years of environmental consulting, regulatory, or related experience.
• Experience managing Brownfields, CERCLA, RCRA, UST/LUST or similar projects.
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of EPA/state environmental regulations and guidance.
• Experience preparing QAPPs, technical reports, and regulatory deliverables.
• Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage Brownfields assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment projects from planning through completion.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical approaches.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with regulators and stakeholders.
• Support EPA Brownfields grants programs including work plans and reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with scientists, engineers, geologists and subcontractors.
• Oversee project execution for quality, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• Prepare and review QAPPs, work plans, and regulatory deliverables.
• Perform data validation, analysis and interpretation; provide defensible site recommendations.
• Mentor and manage technical staff; support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager/Scientist to join our growing team and lead Brownfields assessment, remediation, and redevelopment projects throughout the western United States. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven environmental professional who is passionate about restoring properties, supporting community redevelopment, and delivering innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. As part of a dynamic and expanding organization, you'll work on impactful projects that transform underutilized sites into valuable community assets while helping clients navigate environmental compliance and sustainability goals.

WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and we've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond today's challenges to the opportunities of tomorrow. Our teams are empowered to innovate, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. If you're an Environmental Project Manager/Scientist who is excited about leading impactful redevelopment projects, building lasting client partnerships, and helping shape a more sustainable future, we invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do

• Manage and execute Brownfields assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment projects, as well as other environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical approaches.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Support EPA Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, Multipurpose, and Revolving Loan Fund grant programs, including work plans, site assessments, cleanup planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate work with scientists, engineers, geologists, risk assessors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project execution to ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, budget performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review QAPPs, work plans, technical reports, and regulatory deliverables, ensuring compliance with EPA requirements and client objectives.
• Perform and oversee environmental data validation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop practical, defensible recommendations to support site characterization, risk management, and remedial decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage technical staff, including workload planning, staffing assignments, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Support business development efforts by developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying new opportunities to expand environmental assessment, remediation, and Brownfields services.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Health, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of environmental consulting, regulatory, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing Brownfields, CERCLA, RCRA, UST/LUST or similar environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Experience conducting and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations and guidance.
• Experience preparing QAPPs, technical reports, and regulatory deliverables.
• Experience performing environmental data validation and quality assurance reviews consistent with EPA requirements.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and subcontractor management. Strong client management and communication skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing technical staff.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Preferred

• Experience with EPA Brownfields grants and redevelopment programs.
• Existing relationships with municipal, tribal, state, federal, or private‑sector clients and a demonstrated ability to develop and expand business opportunities.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental programs and regulations in EPA Regions 8, 9 and/or 10.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.