Mid Level Environmental Scientitst or Geologist

Spc Inc; Rolling Meadows, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Consulting Inc. seeks a Mid Level Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our Rolling Meadows, IL team. The role involves field and office support for Phase I/II ESAs, environmental remediation, and compliance programs.

You will develop plans, perform site investigations, and oversee subcontractors. Requires 3–5+ years of hands-on experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to lead tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in environmental consulting, environmental compliance, site assessments, or related fields.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESA's, Illinois SRP, UST closures, SPCC, RCRA, wetlands, NPDES permitting, erosion and sediment control, CWA, and compliance auditing.
• Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated verbal communication and technical presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information on State and Federal technical guidance and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide field and office support on a variety of environmental services including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance programs.
• Develop work plans, health and safety plans, field sampling plans, sampling and analysis plans
• Perform field data collection and documentation related to site investigations; observation of drilling operations; installation of water wells or soil borings, lithological logging; and various field tests and measurements of soil, air, surface water and/or groundwater properties.
• Provide oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors including laboratories, excavation and drilling companies.
• Assist in the coordination and management of environmental projects, ensuring that tasks are executed according to the project timeline and meet client needs. Projects can range from small site assessments to large-scale environmental remediation efforts.
• Assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring resource allocation is efficient and on target. Monitor timelines and ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Prepare soil boring logs, cross-sections, contour maps, well schematics, and site maps
• Draft comprehensive technical reports, including environmental assessments, audit findings, regulatory compliance reports, and recommendations for mitigation or improvement.
• Ensure all project documents and environmental reports are properly archived and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure that project files are complete and can be easily accessed for future reference.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Regulatory interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science / Engineering / Ecology / Earth Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Mid Level Environmental Scientitst or Geologist

Job Description:

Full Time

Description:

*Resume is required for consideration*

If you are a self-motivated individual looking to work among a team of diverse professionals in an outstanding environmental division, this is the position for you. The position would be based in our Rolling Meadows office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mid-level Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer with 3 - 5+ years of experience. Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide field and office support on a variety of environmental services including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance programs.
• Develop work plans, health and safety plans, field sampling plans, sampling and analysis plans
• Perform field data collection and documentation related to site investigations; observation of drilling operations; installation of water wells or soil borings, lithological logging; and various field tests and measurements of soil, air, surface water and/or groundwater properties.
• Provide oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors including laboratories, excavation and drilling companies.
• Assist in the coordination and management of environmental projects, ensuring that tasks are executed according to the project timeline and meet client needs. Projects can range from small site assessments to large-scale environmental remediation efforts.
• Assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring resource allocation is efficient and on target. Monitor timelines and ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Prepare soil boring logs, cross-sections, contour maps, well schematics, and site maps
• Draft comprehensive technical reports, including environmental assessments, audit findings, regulatory compliance reports, and recommendations for mitigation or improvement.
• Ensure all project documents and environmental reports are properly archived and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure that project files are complete and can be easily accessed for future reference.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in environmental consulting, environmental compliance, site assessments, or related fields.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Phase I/II ESA's, Illinois SRP, UST closures, SPCC, RCRA, wetlands, NPDES permitting, erosion and sediment control, CWA, and compliance auditing
• Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated verbal communication and technical presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information on State and Federal technical guidance and regulations

BENEFITS:

Specialty Consulting Inc. offers competitive wages andcomprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, time off withpay, 401(k), life, disability, and professional development.

Specialty Consulting Inc. is an Equal OpportunityEmployer

SPRINGFIELD OFFICE:

900 Christopher Ln, Suite 2, Springfield, IL 62712