Environmental Scientist

Description

Position Summary & Key Responsibilities: We are seeking an Environmental Scientist with 2 to 5 years of experience to support a wide range of environmental consulting projects related to real estate transactions, site investigation, regulatory compliance, and redevelopment. This individual will play a key role in environmental due diligence, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, while also supporting broader assessment and remediation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards to support property due diligence.
• Plan and execute Phase II investigations, including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Support contamination assessments, remedial investigations, corrective actions, and facility closures.
• Auxiliary Brownfield redevelopment efforts and Baseline Environmental Assessments.
• Support groundwater and hydrogeological investigations, including data collection and analysis.
• Support regulatory compliance and permitting, including environmental assessments and stormwater initiatives.
• Auxiliary hazardous materials surveys, vapor intrusion studies, wetlands determinations, and feasibility studies.
• Cook up with project teams, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, field notes, and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

• Environmental science
• Environmental remediation
• Solid sampling
• Technical writing
• Environmental compliance

Top Skills Details

• Environmental science
• Environmental remediation
• Solid sampling
• Technical writing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant environmental consulting experience
  • Strong experience performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Understanding of environmental due diligence processes associated with commercial and industrial properties
  • Experience with site investigation activities, sampling coordination, and environmental data evaluation
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard environmental reporting tools
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Requirements

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  • Workplace Type
  • This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MI.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/hr.

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