Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist

Exponent, Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 115,920 - 141,795; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary

Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts

Annual bonus

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist in Burlington, MA. The successful candidate will provide support on water-related projects, requiring a Ph.D. in a relevant field and hands-on experience in water treatment and consulting. This role involves technical analyses, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and developing client relationships, with opportunities for professional development and contribution to publications. A compensation range of USD $115,920 – $141,795 annually is offered alongside benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in water treatment and consulting.
• Ability to synthesize complex engineering practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering and technical analyses and prepare reports.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams on complex problems.
• Assist clients with water-related challenges.

Skills

Water treatment

Environmental chemistry

Civil engineering

Chemical engineering

Wastewater treatment

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist – Environmental and Earth Sciences

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Burlington, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide high‑level support to clients and consultants across the Environmental and Earth Sciences and other related practices involving water‑related matters, spanning from impacted environmental media to drinking water treatment, industrial applications, and root cause investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, and/or treatment operations.

You will be responsible for

• Conducting engineering and technical analyses, and preparing clear written communications and reports
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
• Assisting a wide range of clients with water‑related challenges, spanning from polluted waters and sediments to drinking water applications, industrial wastewater treatment, food production processes, storm water handling, water recycling, contaminated groundwater treatment, energy generation, health and consumer products development, and many others
• Pursuing professional development opportunities, including conference presentations and journal publications, to improve professional visibility
• Developing existing client relationships and expanding business opportunities

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, consulting, operations, management, and/or litigation support
• Relevant experience in the areas of Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, including water/wastewater treatment process design, process optimization, food and beverage production, or consumer and/or small‑scale devices development
• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex engineering practices and associated water quality data sets for forensic and root‑cause analysis investigations
• Experience with water quality regulation (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act) and permitting is a plus
• Experience in use of field equipment for the collection of surface water and groundwater, soil, and sediment samples is a plus
• Experience in the evaluation of multiple analytical techniques for the assessment of environmental conditions
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and effectively communicate within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to personal and company marketing
• Subject‑matter expert experience a plus
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Compensation

Base salary, bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $115,920.00 – USD $141,795.00 /Yr.

Benefits

Benefits information can be found on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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Job Locations

US-MA-Burlington