Project Environmental Scientist

Arcadis; Hanover (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Environmental Due Diligence Professional (Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, or EHS area disciplines) to support Phase I ESAs and related EDD projects across the United States. This role can sit anywhere within the continental U.S.

and requires travel up to 25%. You will lead scope development, proposals, and senior review of deliverables, mentor junior staff, and coordinate Phase I ESA projects and Phase II planning in alignment with ASTM E1527-21

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or closely related field.
• 7–10 years’ experience conducting Phase I ESAs, with project and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, SARA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, SPCC and storage tank regs.
• Strong technical writing skills and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support, coordinate, and manage Phase I ESAs and related projects.
• Write and review Phase I ESA deliverables and reports.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, and client-facing documents.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate multi-site EDD projects.
• Review regulatory permits and assess environmental compliance status.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/OHS

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) Professional (Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, or Environmental or Health & Safety area disciplines) to support regional, national, and international EDD projects and programs, including project and portfolio management and client relationship support. This role can sit anywhere within the continental U.S.

As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. With your expertise as a skilled Environmental Professional in the EDD realm, you will work closely with Arcadis’ established EDD Community of Practice (CoP) by supporting the production of high-quality Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) in accordance with the ASTM International (ASTM) Designation: E1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM E1527-21), as well as supporting associated projects such as limited compliance evaluations and planning Phase II ESAs.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, your responsibilities will involve working with the EDD CoP to support, coordinate, and manage Phase I ESAs and associated projects, including limited compliance assessments (LCA), environmental risk assessments, Phase II ESA planning, and other EDD evaluations in support of client mergers and acquisitions. As a Senior EDD Professional, you will be responsible for: evaluating opportunities, developing an appropriate scope of work, and preparing proposals; overseeing the preparation of high-quality project proposals, reports, and deliverables; and coordinating and conducting the necessary review of project documents with colleagues, client representatives, contractors and others required to work as a team on EDD projects. You will be an important member of the EDD CoP, interacting with junior level staff and other senior technical experts and project managers as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.

• Thoroughly understand the ASTM International (ASTM) Designation: E1527 – 21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM E1527-21) and qualify as an Environmental Professional as defined by the Standard.
• Become a core member of Arcadis’ established EDD CoP as a skilled Phase I ESA practitioner with the ability to conduct Phase I ESAs from start to finish, including but not limited to those at complex facilities or properties such as chemical plants, heavy manufacturing, active remedial sites, and/or corridor studies.
• Conduct site visits, interviews, and meetings. Travel (up to 25%) will be required
• Utilize experience and strong technical skills to both write and provide senior review of Phase I ESAs as an Environmental Professional.
• Assist the development and implementation of training and mentorship of junior colleagues supporting Phase I ESAs.
• Prepare proposals and deliver EDD projects facing with clients and Arcadis colleagues.
• Manage and coordinate Phase I ESA projects and portfolio work and support Phase II ESA planning.
• Review and evaluate complex regulatory permits and associated documentation and evaluate the environmental or health & safety regulatory compliance status of operating facilities to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Candidates must have a good driving record and be prepared to work outside in potentially inclement weather conditions. Work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous waste, and at facilities with manufacturing activities that are proprietary. Work may also be conducted at locations where discretion and exceptional professional demeanor is required, due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the Phase I ESA process.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or closely related field
• 7 -10 years' relevant experience conducting Phase I ESAs, including project and portfolio management and team development.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations including but not limited to: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); Brownfields Amendments; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA), the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule (SPCC), and state and local storage tank regulations.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental/Civil Engineering, EHS Management, or a related discipline
• Contractor management experience
• Project management experience of multi-site and/or global EDD projects

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $79,920 - $153,180. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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