Environmental Scientist

True Environmental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental, is seeking an Environmental Scientist I for its NYC office. You will lead project and field work including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and remedial workplan preparation in the NYC metro area.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and is prepared to supervise junior staff and train entry-level personnel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willing to lead projects and train entry-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete site investigations to determine contamination across soils, groundwater, vapors, and other media at diverse site types.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Prepare workplans, conduct field work, write summary reports, and develop remedial documents.
• Assist with technical reports, specifications, data management, and environmental assessments/remediation.
• Provide training to junior staff and oversee subcontractors during field activities.
• Perform Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments per ASTM E1527 and conduct peer reviews of same.
• Prepare summaries, review lab data, and compile tables and figures.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff training

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ASTM E1527

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist I for our growing environmental consulting practice in our NYC office. The successful candidate will lead project and field work, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments/Investigations and preparation of Remedial Action Workplans in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has at least 2 years of experience and is ready to take on project leadership and staff training. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical.

Salary range starts at $70,000

What you'll do

• Complete site investigations to determine the nature and extent of contaminated soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and other media on a variety of sites, including public (parks, schools/universities, transit-related), residential, industrial. commercial, and private.
• Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Participate in all aspects of site investigation and remediation, from preparation of workplans, conducting field work, writing summary reports, and final remedial documents
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation;
• The candidate will assist with training entry level staff
• Field work will include oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and other laborersduring soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, test pit installation, excavation activities, and remedial construction activities; and sampling various media including soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and air
• Perform Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527, supervise junior staff, and perform peer reviews of same.
• Prepare summary reports including reviewing laboratory analytical data; interpreting and tabulating data and preparing tables; soil boring logs; figures; and text
• Provide environmental construction field management, such as community air monitoring, soil management, remedial construction oversight, and more

Peferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour construction training preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.