Staff Scientist I

Verdantas-1; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking an ambitious Scientist I in Middletown, CT to contribute to site development and remediation projects that improve environmental health and community resiliency. You will work with an experienced team on brownfields assessments, cleanup plans, and regulatory navigation, gaining hands-on field experience.

The ideal candidate holds a 0–4 year background in environmental science or geology, can handle fieldwork, and communicates clearly.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field oversight and documentation for environmental tasks (drilling, groundwater sampling, site assessments, remedial activities).
• Perform field sampling of media (soil, water, air, waste materials).
• Oversee drilling/remediation subcontractors on-site.
• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and laboratory analysts to ensure quality data.
• Manage environmental data and laboratory results using Microsoft Excel.
• Review soil, water, and air data from labs and compare to regulatory criteria.
• Interpret QC data to ensure data quality objectives.
• Prepare preliminary technical reports for investigation activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?Our Middletown, CT office is looking for an ambitious Scientist I to join our growin g environmental team.As a Scientist I, you 'll gain hands-on experience contribut ing to site development and remediation projects that improve the community's environmental health and resiliency. With a n experienced team by your side, you’ll explore a wide range of impactful work, from assessing sites and investigating brownfields to designing cleanup plans and navigating regulations.The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for environmental work and a d esire to help create a more sustainable world. They’re ready to build technical experience, thrive in a team setting, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and stay sharp with details, especially in the field.When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in your field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees , you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in a strong foundation for your careerWhat you'll do:Conduct field oversight and documentation for various environmental tasks, including drilling, groundwater sampling, site assessments, and remedial activitiesConduct field sampling of environmental media, including soil, water, air, and waste materialsOversee drilling and remediation subcontractors on-siteCollaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and laboratory analystsManage environmental data and laboratory results using Microsoft ExcelReview soil, water, and air data from commercial laboratories and compare results against regulatory criteriaInterpret field and laboratory quality control (QC) data, including blanks, control samples, instrument calibrations, and chromatograms, to ensure data quality objectives are metPreliminary preparation of technical reports for investigation and assessment activitiesWhat you bring:0–4 years of relevant work experienceBachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related fieldProficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data filtering/sorting, pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional formatting)Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writingSalary Range:55,000.00 - 60,000.00Benefits:Flexible Work EnvironmentPaid Parental LeaveMedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off + HolidaysVerdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet