Senior Environmental Specialist

Weaver Consultants Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead environmental fieldwork and technical evaluations. This role involves managing large-scale projects, developing strategies for site assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience, strong technical writing skills, and a solid understanding of environmental regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic consulting environment while mentoring junior staff and participating in professional societies. Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in environmental field work and technical evaluations.
• Strong technical writing and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects related to due diligence and site assessment.
• Prepare technical reports and remediation plans for contaminated sites.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Management

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Health and Safety Protocols

Education

BS/MS in Environmental Science

PG/PE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Specialist (Scientist/Geologist/Engineer)

Our Senior Environmental Specialist (Scientist/Geologist/Engineer) is a mid to senior level position with experience in directing environmental field work and the technical evaluation of results to develop strategies for assessment and remediation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines. This position is located within our Dublin, Ohio office. The position must have 8-15 years of professional experience with the following environmental activities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in a team environment in and out of the office.
• Manage large projects/tasks related to environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation; including tasks to be completed by others and prepare written work assignments to describe work to be completed by others including scope, schedule, personnel management, time descriptions and budget.
• Evaluate brownfields and other contaminated sites and prepare technical reports including site assessments, remediation approaches, feasibility studies, remedial action work plans, and remediation design plans.
• Develop an understanding of the contractual requirements and support preparation of proposals for new projects and/or change orders for existing projects.
• Excel at the administrative responsibilities of this position, including timely submittal of electronic copies of receipts and time records and tracking and recording rental equipment. Time records, receipts and rental equipment summaries are due no later than each Monday at noon.
• Provide personnel training support including mentoring junior WCG employees in safe soil and groundwater monitoring and sampling procedures, assessment data management and analysis, remediation system operation and maintenance and remediation data management and analysis.
• Actively participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the visibility of WCG and its affiliated companies to potential clients and recruits.
• Review, practice and implement safe work practices; including reviewing the Health and Safety Plan for each project prior to arriving at a site, ensuring required personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, participate and/or conduct daily safety tail-gate meetings and implement safe-defensive driving to and from project sites.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Environmental, Engineering, or Geological Science with at least 8 to 15 years of experience.
• PG/PE preferred but not required.
• Experience preparing technical reports for a variety of regulatory entities and programs, including Federal USEPA CERCLA and RCRA Corrective Action Programs and state-specific enforcement and voluntary programs. Experience with NJDEP a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Willing to work outside, in a variety of climates, and be able to traverse tough terrain at times and carry loads.
• Willing to work at active industrial properties.
• Ability to travel 15%-30%.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified – Preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting