Environmental Scientist

About the role

The Environmental Scientist will assist their assigned supervisor with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality individual work product, and positive coordination with other team members as assigned or requested in order to produce work product. The Environmental Scientist is responsible for supporting the success of their assigned subpractice area and project as highest priority.

Core Responsibilities

• Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members
• Conduct Phase I/II environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, regulatory compliance audits, and property condition assessments.
• Collect air, soil, groundwater, and soil vapor samples to support remediation planning and monitoring.
• Log soil, perform field tests, and accurately record and manage field data.
• Provide field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications.
• Write and contribute to client-facing technical reports, including data tables, statistical analysis, and regulatory comparisons.
• Prepare Health and Safety Plans and Job Safety Analyses for field projects.
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, be able to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team members is consistently high quality.
• Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or operational challenges.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience in the environmental, geology, or related field; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree.
• Professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, including ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Limited subsurface investigations for due diligence investigations, contaminated site characterization investigations, and implementation of remediation programs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical report writing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CAD or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors).
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions.

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

The Pay Range For This Role Is $62,000.00 - $169,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).