Environmental Scientist

About the role

Coneco Engineer’s & Scientist is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Bridgewater, MA. We are a consulting firm specializing in environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying. Established for over 30 years, we serve diverse clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. This role offers the chance to participate in a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects, working closely with experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling activities (soil, air, groundwater, surface water, building materials)
• Oversee subsurface drilling activities and sampling collection
• Provide remedial action oversight/direction to environmental service field crews
• Respond to emergency releases of petroleum products, mercury, PCB’s, etc.
• Oversee underground storage tank removals and prepare closure reports
• Perform industrial hygiene and air/dust monitoring associated with construction and utility work
• Use of field equipment for monitoring, field screening, and sampling purposes
• Data analysis and interpretation to determine the next course of action
• Draft site plans, sampling plans, and other figures
• Prepare technical and regulatory reports for submittal to clients and state/federal agencies
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors as needed
• Attend required health and safety training sessions and obtain necessary certifications
• Perform ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments & Phase II Investigations

Requirements

• 0-5 years of experience
• B.S. in Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related course of study
• Familiarity and/or coursework in ArcGIS and AutoCAD
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training (plus but not required)
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects
• A positive attitude and commitment to workplace health and safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to observe, document, and communicate field conditions
• Self-motivated; willingness to work independently or collaborate as a team to solve problems

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• To ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client-specific requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay and Schedule

This full-time position offers a salary starting at $55,000.00 per year and an excellent benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage plans, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, IRA retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. Career Development: We support professional growth through reimbursements for continuing education, trainings, and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Schedule

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate

Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)