Senior Environmental Due Diligence Project Scientist

BL Companies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Scientist specializing in Environmental Due Diligence. The ideal candidate will manage Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments while leading project teams and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have significant experience in environmental regulations and fieldwork. The role offers unique employee ownership benefits and the possibility to work in hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental due diligence.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and technically review Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Coordinate project teams and resources for assessments.
• Oversee health and safety protocols on field projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to carry up to 40 lbs

Field sampling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Meriden Office - Meriden, CT 06450 Description Qualifications

Senior Project Scientist - Environmental Due Diligence

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Site Assessment Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join our Environmental Services group. This role focuses on managing and coordinating Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for both individual and portfolio commercial properties.

This position includes oversight of project teams, technical writing and review, client interaction, and mentorship of junior staff. As part of our growing firm, you’ll have opportunities for career development and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and technically review Phase I & II ESAs

• Coordinate project teams and resources

• Write and review technical reports

• Prepare budgets, proposals, and client deliverables

• Conduct field work (sampling, oversight, etc.) for environmental remediation projects

• Oversee health and safety protocols on field projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field

• 8+ years of experience in environmental due diligence

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with field sampling (soil, groundwater, air, vapor)

• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs of field equipment and work in varying site conditions

• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed

• Preferred but not required:

  • Experience with ASTM Property Condition Assessments (2018-15)

  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.