Staff Environmental Scientist/Certified Site Surveillance Technician

About the role

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

Responsibilities

• Making frequent visits to project sites at the direction of the Project Manager.
• Acquiring permits, and reviewing background data, site photos and aerial photographs.
• Aid the Project Manager in the acquisition, documentation and dissemination of data related to all phases of environmental assessment/projects. These activities will include, but not be limited to, performing site reconnaissance, asbestos and lead surveys, abatement monitoring, industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Prepare field data, photographic documentation, and quantify hazardous materials.
• Perform various assigned tasks such as coordinating and scheduling subcontractors, performing basic calculations, preparing field studies, and report writing under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Perform assignments of limited scope and complexity, usually as a portion of broader assignments, in accordance with established company policies/procedures.
• Conduct special assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related scientific field or technical field from an accredited institution is required (not a recent graduate).
• Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or CAC & and Lead Inspector/Assessor/Project Monitor/Sampling Technician REQUIRED
• At least two years of professional work experience performing most or all of the duties listed in the job description (at least under number 3)
• Ability to perform fieldwork, data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills.
• Good written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with discretion.
• Attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication, interpersonal, clerical, and computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer software pertaining to environmental design.
• Ability to carry out fieldwork at times in hazardous conditions because of climate isolation, topography, or means of transportation.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related scientific field or technical field from an accredited institution is required (not a recent graduate).

Skills

• Ability to perform fieldwork, data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills.
• Good written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with discretion.
• Attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication, interpersonal, clerical, and computer skills.

Benefits

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000-85,000, depending on qualifications

Schedule

Full-time; in-office, with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule

Company

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.