Environmental Scientist

About the role

Coneco Engineer’s & Scientist is actively seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Providence, RI. We are a consulting firm specializing in environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 is a 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.
• Be self-motivated; willingness to work independently or collaborate as a team to solve problems.
• This position involves field work in all types of weather and terrain at various times of the day. Flexibility and preparedness are a must.
• Must pass background check, drug screening; have an insurable driving record and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Benefits

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

Pay

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Education

In person