Environmental Scientist - Bend

Maul Foster & Alongi; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical/dental/vision coverage

9 paid holidays

Comp time program for exempt employees

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k company match

Professional growth through coaching &

Job summary

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Bend office. You will manage environmental projects, apply technical expertise, and work directly with clients and regulatory agencies.

This role offers opportunities to work on assessment and cleanup projects while developing broader expertise. You will own projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to keep work moving forward and deliver value to clients across the Pacific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or related physical science.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with growing technical responsibility.
• Experience with environmental assessment and cleanup projects, including sampling, data interpretation, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing or contributing to budgets, schedules, invoicing, and tracking project performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clients, regulators, and diverse audiences.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in field and office, with independent work and team collaboration.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects from inception to completion, engaging with clients and regulators.
• Perform field investigations, data analysis, site assessment, and cleanup activities.
• Mentor junior staff and support training, business development, and industry involvement.
• Manage budgets, schedules, invoicing, and monitor project performance.
• Communicate technical information clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental science

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Communication

Microsoft Office

HAZWOPER

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in environmental science/biology/chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Environmental Scientist

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Bend office. As a Environmental Scientist, you will take on increasing responsibility for managing environmental projects, applying your technical expertise, and working directly with clients and regulatory agencies. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of environmental assessment and cleanup projects while developing deeper expertise. This is a great opportunity for an experienced environmental scientist who enjoys both the technical side of the work and the opportunity to help move projects forward.

As an Environmental Scientist, you will…

bring your environmental science expertise to projects that range from field investigations and data analysis to site assessment and cleanup. You'll take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and regulators, and collaborate with a mix of scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals to solve problems and keep things moving.

Along the way, you'll build deeper expertise in the areas that interest you, mentor junior staff, and have opportunities to get involved in training, business development, and industry events. It's a chance to grow your technical and project management skills while helping shape the work MFA does across the Pacific Northwest.

To thrive in this role, you must have…

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related physical science.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated growth in technical responsibility.
• Experience with environmental assessment and cleanup projects, including environmental sampling, data interpretation, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing or contributing to projects, including budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, and tracking project performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to clients, regulators, and diverse audiences.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, both in the field and office.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and supporting junior staff.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Who we are…

MFA is a multi-disciplinary consulting company serving Pacific Northwest communities through our work with our clients. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Come join MFA for the benefits to your career, the benefits to your community, and our benefits package:

• 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision.
• Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Comp time program for exempt employees
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k company match
• Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support

Our hiring process for this position

• Initial Conversation with Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Interview with the Team

Compensation Range:

$82,000 to $98,000 a year

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Here at MFA, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by laws and regulations.