Environmental Scientist

Junior Scientist

DMY Engineering Consultants Inc. (DMY) is a minority-owned, geotechnical, environmental, construction management, and inspections firm serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region that provides a wide range of support to state, county, public, and commercial clients.

DMY is seeking to hire an entry-level or junior scientist with any of the following science degree background: geology, biology, chemistry, soil science, or environmental science (or related). The ideal candidate will be required to work independently as well as part of an environmental team.

General Job Description:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Phase II ESAs
• Transaction Screen Assessments (TSAs)
• Vapor Intrusion Assessments
• Logging Soil Borings
• Monitoring Well Installations
• Field and office work related to groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
• Industrial Hygiene services including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, radon, and indoor air quality assessments
• Underground Storage Tank (USTs) Closures, Assessments, Compliance
• Aboveground Storage Tank (ASTs) Management
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans
• Drinking Water Surveys
• Stormwater Sampling
• RCRA Compliance Inspections
• Understanding of local, state, federal environmental regulations
• May be required to obtain various environmental certifications related to the job position

Qualifications and Skills:

• BS degree
• 0-5 years of environmental experience

Ideal Candidates will have the following:

• Technical writing experience.
• 40 Hours OSHA HAZWOPER Certification.
• Competence using Word and Excel to compile, analyze, and present data.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Research skills.
• Self-motivator and good communicator is a must have skills for this position.
• Assisting and working on project reports and proposals.
• Interaction with clients with regard to both project specific issues and development, and project budget management and client invoicing.
• Safety minded individual. Work may include climbing: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Project work may occur inside and outside, in the dark and in bright environments, in deep woodlands, wetlands, or in urban environments.
• May be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment and carry equipment as necessary.
• Work environments may include exposed to various weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud.
• Any previous diverse environmental experience is a plus