Environmental Scientist: Phase I/II Field & Office

SCS Engineers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP (100% employee‑owned)

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an energetic environmental professional to join our Southwest team in Long Beach, CA. On‑site in Long Beach with field work across Southern California, you’ll perform Phase I ESAs, Phase II investigations, and multi‑media sampling while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires a geology/environmental science degree and at least 2 years of related experience, with strong writing, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related environmental experience required.
• Well versed in water quality, environmental regulations and environmental assessment/remediation.

Responsibilities

• A mix of office and field work expected.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations per ASTM Standards.
• Perform multi‑media sampling (soil, groundwater, indoor air, etc.).
• Oversee abatement of asbestos and/or lead‑based paint.
• Supervise contractors for regulatory and safety compliance.
• Prepare lithological and boring logs and reports.
• Manage field days across Southern California and communicate status to clients.
• Support proposal development and project documentation.
• Potential to manage small to mid‑scale projects.
• Communicate project status and compliance with clients and regulators.

Skills

Water quality knowledge

Environmental regulations

Environmental assessment

Communication

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Geology/Environmental Science/Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Surfer

ArcGIS

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking an energetic environmental professional to join our Southwest team in Long Beach, CA. On‑site in Long Beach with field work across Southern California, you’ll perform Phase I ESAs, Phase II investigations, and multi‑media sampling while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires a geology/environmental science degree and at least 2 years of related experience, with strong writing, communication, and regulatory knowledge.