Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports. This individual will assist with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, support environmental investigations and remediation at E-Designation and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program projects throughout the 5-boroughs and the NYC Metropolitan area, and support project managers on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Performing field work within the 5-boroughs and NYC metropolitan area
• Performing soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling
• Performing / overseeing field activities and drilling on construction projects
• Performing Phase I inspections
• Collecting, recording, and organizing field data in a concise manner
• Data presentation, map creation, and report preparation
• Preparing deliverables on time and within budget
• Maintaining open communication with project team members
• Preparing work plans and proposals and managing projects in consideration of environmental goals, timelines, resource allocation, and budgetary requirements
• Supporting various environmental projects to ensure their successful planning, implementation, and completion
• Representing the company in a professional manner and in line with firm's core values
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists, engineers, contractors, and government agencies, to achieve project objectives
• Collecting and analyzing environmental data, preparing reports, and communicating project progress, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, including environmental assessments, permits, reports, and correspondence, and ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering
• 0-3 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related local environmental position
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required
• Experience with AutoCAD and / or ArcGIS required
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Possess technical knowledge and experience with NYC E-designations, and brownfield sites within various programs, including the New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) as well as Superfund (CERCLA)
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid NYS driver's license, lean driving record, and reliable transportation

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).