Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Environmental Project Manager

Job Summary:

Environmental Engineering & Measurement Services Inc. is seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist to support air quality monitoring and compliance services for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will assist in field sampling, data analysis, regulatory compliance assessments, and client reporting as part of our multidisciplinary environmental team.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct ambient air monitoring at client sites across industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.

Set up and operate portable and stationary air monitoring equipment (e.g., PM monitors, gas analyzers, meteorological monitoring equipment).

Perform equipment calibrations, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate data collection.

Support air permitting projects by gathering emissions data and preparing documentation under Clean Air Act regulations.

Prepare technical reports and data summaries for internal review and client delivery.

Assist consultants with regulatory reviews, risk assessments, and emissions inventories.

Ensure compliance with federal (EPA), state, and local air quality standards during all field activities.

Travel to client sites as needed (local, regional, national, and international), regularly requiring overnight stays.

Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

1–2 years of air quality field experience preferred (internships or consulting experience a plus).

Familiarity with air sampling protocols and field instrumentation.

Basic understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fieldwork and documentation.

Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor when interacting with clients.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with environmental software or databases is a plus.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Work Environment:

Fieldwork in varied outdoor environments and industrial settings.

Must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and physically demanding settings.

PPE required for industrial sites will be provided.