Project Scientist

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Plan and lead field-based investigations of multiple environmental media (e.g., surface water, sediment, pore water, soil, and biological communities/tissue) in various aquatic and terrestrial systems.
• Ensure field programs are conducted in accordance with investigation work plans, data quality objectives, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead analysis of environmental data in support of investigation objectives using Microsoft Excel and statistical software (e.g., R).
• Prepare high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
• Support development of ecological risk assessments under federal and state regulatory programs, including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Mentor and upskill junior team members.

Specific Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of experience in consulting.
• Commitment to a behavior-based safety culture.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven field leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education and Licenses

• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology or a related field.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Policy
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k w/matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Bonus Opportunities

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer.