Environmental Scientist - Environmental Professional (EP)

Ramaker | Architecture + Engineering; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HRA

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Ramaker & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Professional to perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527-21) and support due diligence for telecommunications projects.

You will research histories, review environmental records, conduct interviews, and evaluate potential concerns to inform project decisions. Based in the upper Midwest with travel roughly monthly, you will collaborate with engineers and surveyors, prepare technical reports, and support NEPA documentation as

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing Phase I ESAs under ASTM E1527-21 as Environmental Professional.
• Research property histories, environmental records, and site investigation findings.
• Prepare technical reports, evaluate recognized environmental conditions, and support conclusions with sound professional judgment.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and serve as the Environmental Professional for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and applicable All Appropriate Inquiries requirements
• Research property histories, review environmental records, conduct site reconnaissance and interviews, and evaluate potential environmental concerns
• Develop clear conclusions regarding recognized environmental conditions, significant data gaps, and the need for additional investigation
• Support environmental and regulatory reviews for telecommunications projects, including NEPA documentation and permitting coordination, as appropriate to experience
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and multidisciplinary project teams to support environmental due diligence and project delivery
• Analyze environmental data, maintain accurate project records, and assist with scopes of work, budgets, and technical report preparation

Skills

Phase I ESA

Environmental due diligence

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / Earth Science / Environmental Science and Management / Geology

Job description

Ramaker & Associates, Inc. is an employee‑owned multidisciplinary firm delivering architecture, engineering, interior design, environmental, surveying, and related technical services for projects across a wide range of industries nationwide. Our work brings together technical expertise and practical problem‑solving to help clients move projects forward with clarity, quality, and confidence.

As part of our telecommunications environmental team, you will contribute to due diligence and regulatory review work that supports both property assessments and broader project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to apply sound environmental judgment, collaborate across disciplines, and produce work that helps clients understand risk, navigate requirements, and make informed decisions.

Most of our projects are in the upper Midwest. We are looking for a candidate who will be within 1-2 hours driving distance from most of our project sites. When you are not at a job site, you have the flexibility to work from your home or from our office in Madison, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and serve as the Environmental Professional for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and applicable All Appropriate Inquiries requirements
• Research property histories, review environmental records, conduct site reconnaissance and interviews, and evaluate potential environmental concerns
• Develop clear conclusions regarding recognized environmental conditions, significant data gaps, and the need for additional investigation
• Support environmental and regulatory reviews for telecommunications projects, including NEPA documentation and permitting coordination, as appropriate to experience
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and multidisciplinary project teams to support environmental due diligence and project delivery
• Analyze environmental data, maintain accurate project records, and assist with scopes of work, budgets, and technical report preparation

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Preparing and reviewing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM E1527-21 as an Environmental Professional
  • Researching property history, environmental records, and site investigation findings
  • Preparing technical reports, evaluating recognized environmental conditions, and supporting conclusions with sound professional judgment
  • Working effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Working knowledge of ASTM E1527-21, All Appropriate Inquiries requirements, and applicable environmental regulations
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Willingness to travel to job sites approximately once per month, with occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Management, Geology, or related field
• Familiarity with NEPA documentation, permitting coordination, telecommunications project reviews, or the telecom market
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Benefits

• Health insurance with a company-funded health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance options
• Two retirement plans with our 401(k) plan with a company match and our employee stock ownership plan fully‑funded by Ramaker
• Compressed workweeks, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal five years in a row, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 608-643-4100 or at [e-mail].