Remote Senior Soil Scientist: Reclamation & Remediation

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a prominent environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Soil Scientist to lead land reclamation, soil remediation, and sustainable land management projects. This remote-first role allows for flexible work arrangements with occasional site visits.

You will conduct soil surveys, develop remediation plans, oversee implementation, and mentor junior staff. A PhD or MS in a related field with 8+ years of experience and GIS soil modeling expertise is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in soil science, with focus on land reclamation, remediation, or soil conservation.
• In-depth knowledge of soil physics, chemistry, biology and interactions.
• Experience in designing and implementing soil remediation projects.
• Proficiency in soil sampling techniques, lab analysis interpretation, and field assessment methods.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with report writing and client presentation experience.
• Proficiency in GIS and other relevant modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive soil surveys, sampling, and analysis to characterize soil properties and identify contamination.
• Develop soil remediation and reclamation plans for degraded or contaminated sites.
• Oversee implementation of soil management strategies including amendments and erosion control.
• Assess impact of agriculture, mining, and industry on soil health.
• Provide expert advice on soil conservation and nutrient management.

Skills

Soil physics

Soil chemistry

Soil biology

Analytical thinking

Project management

Technical writing

Remote work capability

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master's in Soil Science / Environmental Science / Agronomy

Tools

GIS

Soil modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is representing a prominent environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Soil Scientist to lead land reclamation, soil remediation, and sustainable land management projects. This remote-first role allows for flexible work arrangements with occasional site visits.

You will conduct soil surveys, develop remediation plans, oversee implementation, and mentor junior staff. A PhD or MS in a related field with 8+ years of experience and GIS soil modeling expertise is required.