
Senior Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer or Hydrogeologist
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples, collecting and recording data, and performing routine calculations;
- Monitor complex construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
- Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;
- Operate and maintain in-situ and ex-situ remediation treatment systems;
- Assist with acquisition of and compliance with regulatory agency permits to support site investigation and remediation;
- Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support environmental due diligence;
- Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field problems and document them accurately, keeping project manager informed or problems encountered during work assignments;
- Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates and designs for projects;
- Perform and manage tasks within specific budgets and schedules. May track task and project budgets;
- Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor;
- Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns and others who assist in specific assignments as needed; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology;
- 4+ years of related experience in contaminated sites investigation, engineering feasibility studies, remedial and mitigation system design and construction oversight;
- For engineers and geologist, possession of a valid Professional licensure or ability to obtain within one year. For environmental scientist, interest in the NJ LSRP program and potential future licensure;
- Experience conducting Phase I, II and III environmental site assessment including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, construction/remediation oversight;
- Experience performing small and large scale groundwater treatment system design, operation and maintenance, and optimization;
- Experience providing litigation support services for expert witness projects, or similar;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (including CERCLA and RCRA); Specific experience highly preferred for NJDEP and the LSRP program, and/or PADEP Act 2;
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Availability to work overtime as needed; and
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.