Project Scientist

EHS Support; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation Policy

Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401k with matching options

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Sick Time

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

EHS Support, located in Wisconsin, is seeking a Project Scientist to manage multi-media environmental investigations and lead a high-performance team. The role requires strong project management and communication skills, as well as a commitment to a behavior-based safety culture.

Applicants should have 8+ years of consulting experience and a Master's degree in a related field. The position offers benefits such as generous vacation, health insurance, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting.
• Commitment to behavior-based safety culture.
• Familiarity with RCRA and CERCLA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine to complex projects adhering to schedule and budget.
• Plan and lead environmental investigations of various media.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance.

Skills

Project management skills

Field leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of field instrumentation

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical software (e.g., R)

Job description

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long‑lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

This Project Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self‑motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Project Scientist, you will be joining a high‑performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high‑quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Project Scientist position will include managing and leading multi‑media environmental investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal and state programs. You will also be responsible for managing a team of talented professionals and providing mentorship to junior team members.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Plan and lead field‑based investigations of multiple environmental media (e.g., surface water, sediment, pore water, soil, and biological communities/tissue) in various aquatic and terrestrial systems.
• Ensure field programs are conducted in accordance with investigation work plans, data quality objectives, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead analysis of environmental data in support of investigation objectives using Microsoft Excel and statistical software (e.g., R).
• Prepare high‑quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
• Support development of ecological risk assessments under federal and state regulatory programs, including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Mentor and upskill junior team members.

Specific Experience And Skills

• 8+ years of experience in consulting.
• Commitment to a behavior‑based safety culture.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven field leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education and Licenses

• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology or a related field.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Policy
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k with matching options
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Bonus Opportunities

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.