Environmental Scientist

About the role

The Environmental Scientist oversees the installation, calibration, and data collection of flow, level, and rainfall monitoring equipment in sewer systems and surrounding environments. This role ensures accurate, reliable environmental data to support wastewater and stormwater projects, while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards in the field and office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation of flow monitors and level monitors within sewer lines, ensuring proper placement, configuration, and secure installation.
• Oversee the installation of rainfall monitoring equipment, including rainfall gauges and related instrumentation, to ensure accurate data capture.
• Perform flow monitor calibration to maintain accurate and reliable measurement of sewer flow and levels.
• Collect sewer flow, level, and rainfall data from installed monitoring equipment on a regular basis.
• Review collected sewer flow, level, and rainfall data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, identifying anomalies or issues that require follow-up.
• Verify proper operation of flow and level monitors and rainfall gauges, troubleshooting and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and organized records of field activities, calibrations, and data in accordance with company quality standards and instructions.
• Follow all applicable environmental, safety, and OSHA guidelines while working in and around sewer systems and wastewater environments.
• Collaborate with another Environmental Specialist and project leadership to plan daily work, coordinate site visits, and meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly about field conditions, equipment performance, and data quality to support project reporting and decision-making.

Requirements

• Knowledge of environmental science principles, particularly related to wastewater, sewer systems, and rainfall monitoring.
• Ability to oversee installation and calibration of flow monitors, level monitors, and rainfall monitoring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail in collecting, reviewing, and validating environmental and flow monitoring data.
• Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and organized records in compliance with company quality procedures.
• Understanding of OSHA safety practices applicable to environmental and utility work.
• Capability to work safely in and around sewer lines and wastewater environments.
• Effective communication skills to work with field partners and report findings to project leadership.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (preferred).
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (preferred).
• Experience with hazardous waste, wastewater, or utilities (beneficial).
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment and data logging systems (advantage).
• Ability to travel to project sites across a multi-state region as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow written procedures and instructions.

Work Environment

This position follows a four-day workweek schedule, typically Monday through Thursday with 10-hour days, generally from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime pay available. The role is field-focused, working primarily outdoors at project sites such as sewer lines and wastewater-related locations, as well as at rainfall monitoring stations. Work is performed alongside one other Environmental Specialist and under the guidance of a manager, fostering a collaborative team environment. The office is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with projects mainly in the Boston area, but assignments may extend as far as Bangor, Maine and into Connecticut, requiring regional travel. The work involves using environmental monitoring equipment, flow and level monitors, rainfall gauges, and related data collection tools, and requires adherence to safety protocols and appropriate field attire suitable for outdoor and wastewater environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Details

• Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Londonderry, NH (fully onsite)
• Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2026