Staff Level Environmental Scientist

SWCA, Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy dedicated to sustainability and employee ownership. In this full-time role, you will support a dynamic team in conducting site assessments and remediation projects. Your tasks will include fieldwork, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment that values learning and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in environmental services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Plans

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in environmental science or related fields.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site assessments and environmental sampling.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Environmental Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,700 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star)isto makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle,and we #GiveBack.

We are seeking a new team member for our Southborough, MA office. As a valuable member of the team, you will support our growing group of scientists and partner directly with a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional to conduct site assessments and remediation projects across the State.

In this position, you will be trained to actively support projects prior to, during and after construction. Office work may include assisting with data interpretation and tabulations, scientific report writing and plans. Field work may include site assessments, construction oversight, drilling oversight, environmental sampling, and compliance monitoring.

This position is an hourly, full-time position and can be hired at the following levels:

• Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist – Typically with at least 1 year of relevant experience and expertise.
• Staff Environmental Scientist – Typically with at least 2 years of relevant experience and expertise.

The position is tied to our Massachusetts office. However, candidates based locally in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois will be highly considered.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Assist with ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and online research.
• Assist in field responsibilities, which include site property assessments and local research.
• Perform basic field work, which may include soil or groundwater sampling and may include travelling and/or overnights.
• Assist with field work including contractor oversight/inspection, and data collection.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a Licensed Site Professional, Environmental Professional, or Project Manager
• Ability to interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist with preparation of SWPPPs and field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Assist with research and preparation of environmental health and safety plans.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, and project planning
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
• Supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes:
  • Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery
  • Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely
  • Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers
  • Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field
  • Monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when correction action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback

Experience and qualifications for success

Required:

• One (1) year of relevant experience in the private or public sector (may include research experience)
• A bachelor's degree in an environmental related field.
• Experience completing fieldwork, data analysis, technical reports, and data management
• Able to travel to site and conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and high heat and carry up to 40 pounds
• Proficient in MS Office products and technical writing.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and your own transportation.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in the private or public sector (may include research experience).
• Completed OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Basic understanding and/or course work related to the following: geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geochemistry, contaminant fate & transport, site investigation, soil/groundwater remediation technologies, or solid waste.
• Experience with ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with soil or groundwater sampling.
• Experience with construction oversight and/or compliance monitoring.
• Experience with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and related remediation work.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultantsis a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.Our Vision (the North Star)isto makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as#OneSWCA;weare#AlwaysLearning, we#NeverSettle,and we#GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Massachusettes-based position can expect the following pay rates: Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist: $23.99/hour to $31.01/hour; Staff Environmental Scientist: $26.91/hour -$31.50/hour.. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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