Scientist I

WSB; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Scientist I in Golden Valley, MN, to provide field oversight for environmental investigations and remediation projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in environmental work. The successful candidate will engage in fieldwork, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver exceptional services to clients.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in environmental investigation and remediation.
• Asbestos and Lead Inspection credentials is a plus.
• Safety oriented, organized, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight of environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Conduct fieldwork and prepare technical reports.
• Support large monitoring projects and prepare Response Action Plans.

Skills

Environmental investigation

Remediation

Fieldwork

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, chemistry, biology, natural resources, or soil science

Tools

GIS

gINT

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do: As a Scientist I

• You will provide field oversight of environmental investigation and remediation (EIR) projects.
• 30% to 70% of time conducting field work; depending on season. Otherwise in the office preparing technical reports and supporting the development of proposals and budgets.
• Most projects are in Minnesota. Some overnight travel possible.
• Projects will include due diligence environmental review (Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA) and environmental remediation for public and private entities.
• Supporting large monitoring projects, limited site investigations, remedial investigations, and remediation.
• Familiar with petroleum, non-petroleum, PFAS investigations and remedial actions including Superfund, vapor intrusion, and petroleum work following MPCA guidance.
• Supporting MPCA/MDA Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup projects.
• Supporting asbestos and regulated material surveys for demolition and/or renovation.
• Preparation of Response Action Plans and implementation.
• Collection, tabulation, and evaluation of environmental data.
• Preparation of EIR technical reports.
• Coordinate with a team. Assist in identifying strategic plans for future business development.
• Supporting grant funding applications for brownfield clean up.
  
  

What You Will Bring: The successful candidate will bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, chemistry, biology, natural resources, soil science or comparable field from an accredited school.
• 2 to 5+ years of experience in environmental investigation and remediation.
• Asbestos and Lead Inspection credentials for MN or other states is a plus.
• 40 Hour Hazwoper certification is a plus.
• Experience with MPCA, MDA, MDH and/or MnDOT EIR type work is a benefit. Experience outside of Minnesota a plus.
• Experience with EIR field testing/screening equipment.
• Experience with GIS and gINT software a plus.
• Safety orientated, organized, with a growth and collaborative mindset.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Our top candidates must possess strong verbal communication, technical writing and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
  
  

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.

WSB does not accept resumes from third parties. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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