Senior Geologist / Scientist I

Roux; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux is seeking an environmental project manager to lead investigation and remediation projects, while developing technical staff to meet client and organizational needs. The role combines project management with hands-on data review and client interaction to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The candidate will coordinate field activities, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff, contributing to growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field is required.
• 7+ years environmental consulting experience required.
• Professional certifications as applicable or equivalent experience with a licensed professional.
• Senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates and future measures.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: schedule resources, manage budgets, ensure invoicing aligns with standards.
• Technical Data Review: coordinate data collection and prepare remediation recommendations.
• Proposal Preparation: assist with cost estimates and marketing activities.
• Staff Mentoring: support development of junior staff and growth of the team.

Skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Client communication

Staff mentoring

Hydrogeology

Technical writing

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Professional certification (P.G./LSP/LSRP/CIH/CSP, etc.)

Job description

Position Overview

This position provides project management and technical leadership of environmental investigation and remediation projects, as well as assists in the development of technical staff to meet client and organizational needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Holds professional certification as applicable (P.G./LSP/LSRP/CIH/CSP, etc.), or absent certification, a minimum of 7 years working with a licensed professional in applicable discipline.
• Proficient in performing senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates, future remedial measures selection, and costing.
• Experience designing and managing site/remedial Investigation activities and performing hydrogeologic interpretation and development of conceptual site models.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.

Essential Duties

• Project Management:
  • Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements.
  • Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Principal’s review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Proposal Preparation and Business Development:
  • Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities.
• Staff Mentoring and Training:
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position occasionally works in the field, and predominantly works in an office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or more commonly will be leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, and occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.