Senior Scientist- Investigation & Remediation

Braun Intertec Corporation; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual shares in Braun Intertec ESOP

Annual Incentive Plan

Volunteer time off

401(k) with company match

Access to wellness resources

Ongoing technical training and career

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation, a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm, invites you to join as Senior Scientist – Environmental Investigation & Remediation. You’ll lead brownfield redevelopment projects from concept through construction, delivering on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

You’ll mentor staff, develop client relationships, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and provide technical leadership on Phase I/II ESAs, soil and groundwater investigations, and

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Licensure/certification as a Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, CHMM or related, and/or ability to be registered/certified within 12 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of brownfield redevelopment, including assessment, risk management, regulatory engagement, grant writing/management and support of redevelopment goals
• Significant, in-depth hands-on environmental and project management experience is required, typically gained through 10–20+ years of progressively responsible work aligned with the position’s duties
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, Minnesota specific desired
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• A genuine interest in growing existing client relationships and business development
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage brownfield redevelopment projects from concept through construction completion.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients, to understand their needs and develop practical, effective solutions
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, driving accountability, quality, and momentum
• Own project performance—managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, and profitability
• Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships and strategic partnerships
• Mentor staff and contribute to developing the next generation of technical and project leaders
• Travel locally and regionally as needed (up to ~20%)

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Geology, Env. Eng, or Env. Sci

Professional Geologist or Engineer licensure

Job description

Own Where You Work

At Braun Intertec, being 100% employee-owned isn’t just a benefit, it’s how we think, collaborate, and grow. With more than 1,000 employee-owners across ten states, we’re an environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm driven by shared purpose and shared success.

Why Braun Intertec?

Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) is a cornerstone of who we are—and something we proudly celebrate. Every employee-owner shares in our success—and is empowered to influence it. As an employee owner, you’ll receive:

• Annual shares in Braun Intertec ESOP*
• Annual Incentive Plan*
• Participate in Annual employee ownership events
• Experience our Ownership culture.

We believe exceptional people do their best work when they are trusted, supported, and rewarded for impact. As an employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plus volunteer time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Participation in our ESOP - a direct stake in the value you help create
• Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities
• Access to company-wide wellness resources

Senior Scientist – Environmental Investigation & Remediation

This is an exciting opportunity to join—and help shape—our growing Environmental Investigation and Remediation Group. If you’re energized by solving complex environmental challenges, enjoy leading people and projects, and want a meaningful voice in building a dynamic practice, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do as a Senior Scientist

Braun Intertec prides ourselves on being our client’s experts for Brownfield redevelopment. At Braun Intertec, you will join our expert team of professionals and you’ll lead and manage a variety of brownfield redevelopment projects from concept through construction completion, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

You will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, to understand their needs and develop practical, effective solutions
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary project teams, driving accountability, quality, and momentum
• Own project performance—managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, and profitability
• Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships and strategic partnerships
• Mentor staff and contribute to developing the next generation of technical and project leaders

Provide technical leadership on advanced environmental work, including:

• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations
• Response action plans supporting remediation and redevelopment
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal regulations
• Experience with local and national clean up grants
• Oversight of remedial activities and compliance monitoring
• Scope development, cost estimating, and proposal preparation
• Data analysis and report writing
• Travel locally and regionally as needed (up to ~20%)

What Sets You Apart

You’ll excel in this role if you bring the following competencies and abilities:

• A BS degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Licensure/certification as a Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, CHMM or related, and/or ability to be registered/certified within 12 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of brownfield redevelopment, including assessment, risk management, regulatory engagement, grant writing/management and support of redevelopment goals
• Significant, in-depth hands-on environmental and project management experience is required, typically gained through 10–20+ years of progressively responsible work aligned with the position’s duties
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, Minnesota specific desired
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• A genuine interest in growing existing client relationships and business development
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Build More Than Projects-Build Ownership

At Braun Intertec, your contributions matter. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects, mentor future leaders, grow client relationships, and share directly in the success you help create. If you’re ready to do work that matters - and own what you help build we’d like to meet you.

Join us. Own where you work.

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Compensation Range:

$88,000.00 - $131,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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