Senior Geologist/Senior Environmental Scientist/Professional Engineer

HETI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

A nationwide environmental services company is seeking a Senior Geologist/Senior Environmental Scientist/Senior Engineer. This remote role requires 10+ years of experience in environmental services. The ideal candidate will manage consulting assignments, provide technical support for insurance claims, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key qualifications include a PE or PG license and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience conducting site investigations, remediation, and third-party evaluations.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations and guidelines related to cleanup.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices.
• Excellent project management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clients, agencies and teams.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing regular project updates.
• Develop and implement effective remediation plans.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain approvals, permits, and closure documentation.
• Develop and oversee remediation plans and implement remediation strategies.
• Provide technical support for environmental or energy-related claims and insurance processes.
• Manage site investigations to identify contamination sources and assess risks.

Skills

Client management

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Environmental sampling techniques

Project management

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field

Current PE or PG license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

HETI has a great opportunity for a Senior Geologist/Senior Environmental Scientist/Senior Engineer with 10+ years’ experience in the environmental field.

This role will be responsible for providing technical and business skills and contribute to advanced solutions in the environmental, chemical, commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and/or legal sectors. This job is 100% remote.

The candidate should have experience managing consulting assignments, must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, is expected to be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and must be able to work cooperatively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision‑making. The successful candidate is also expected to be proficient in all facets of project management. He/she must demonstrate collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.

Client Management & Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and outcomes.
• Collaborate with project teams, including environmental engineers, geologists, and technicians.
• Communicate complex technical information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:

• Interact and coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary approvals, permits, and closure documentation.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports, including site investigation reports, risk assessment reports, remedial action plans, progress reports, and closure reports.
• Be current and continue to be current on environmental regulations and guidelines.

Remediation Planning/Implementation:

• Develop and implement effective remediation plans based on the findings of site investigations and risk assessments.
• Design and oversee the implementation of remediation strategies, which may include excavation, soil vapor extraction, groundwater treatment, in‑situ bioremediation, or other appropriate methods.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and permits during the remediation process.

Insurance Claim Support

• Experience providing technical support to insurance claims professionals for environmental or energy related claims.
• Understanding of insurance terminology and policy language.
• Experience in assessing the source and timing of pollution events.
• Diverse environmental consulting experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Site Assessments:

• Manage/conduct comprehensive site investigations to identify potential sources of contamination, evaluate risks, and develop appropriate remediation strategies.
• Collect soil, groundwater, and other environmental samples and analyze them in accordance with standard protocols and regulations.
• Perform data interpretation, risk assessment, and modeling to determine the extent and nature of contamination and its potential impact on human health and the environment.

Quality Control:

• Implement quality control and assurance measures to ensure accurate and reliable data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews of project activities to verify compliance with project plans and regulations.
• Identify and address any deviations or discrepancies in project execution promptly.

The Ideal Candidate should have:

• Current PE or PG license
• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience conducting site investigations remediation and third party evaluations
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations, guidelines, and best practices related to contaminated site cleanup.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling techniques and laboratory analysis methods.

Founded in 1986, HETI is a full-service, nationwide environmental services company specializing in environmental and indoor air quality site assessment, site remediation, risk characterization, occupational health and safety services, and litigation/expert witness support. Through our network of offices throughout the U.S., we serve a variety of large and small businesses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefit package including base salary plus bonus opportunities and a friendly, flexible work environment.

Flexible work from home options available.