Environmental Scientist II

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and investigations related to Underground Storage Tank (UST), PADEP Act II Land Recycling Program, and Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., test borings, geoprobes, and test pits) to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
• Conduct soil, air and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
• Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures appropriate for their discipline.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Use various environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and equipment during field work.
• Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations, as appropriate.
• Prepare written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Cook up, manage and oversee subcontractors during environmental field activities.
• Aid the project management team throughout the project lifecycle, including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resource allocation, project planning, task delegation, and financial management.
• Travel to local project sites, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or other related disciplines
• 2+ years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of UST investigation and regulatory compliance, PADEP Act II Land Recycling Program investigations, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
• Strong working knowledge of methodologies and procedures for due diligence, soil/groundwater investigations, remediation, and environmental compliance/permitting
• Exceptional technical writing skills for documenting findings, preparing high-quality reports, and developing regulatory submittals
• Clear, organized communication skills for effectively conveying technical information to both internal teams and external clients
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities to manage project documentation, maintain accurate records, track milestones/deadlines, and support data management
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to field conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF)
• Stormwater permitting experience (NPDES, SWPPP, SPDES, etc.)
• Working knowledge of PA ACT 2 Land Recycling Programs
• Experience with Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC)
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current 8-hour refresher
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Site Safety Training
• ArcGIS skills and experience