Project Scientist - Environmental Remediation

Role Description

Confluence is seeking an experienced Project Scientist/Geologist to join our team and support remediation and water quality projects across the Rocky Mountains. The Employee's primary place of work is their home office. Occasional travel to the Employer's offices or other locations is not anticipated but may be required with reasonable advance notice.

We are looking for an environmental professional with proven consulting experience and a strong background in regulatory compliance. In this role, you will:

• Review historical project records.
• Analyze environmental data.
• Develop technical recommendations that move projects toward compliance and closure.
• Prepare and review scopes of work.
• Manage project tracking.
• Draft reports, figures, and regulatory submittals for agencies and clients.

This position is ideal for professionals who thrive on technical analysis, regulatory engagement, and producing high-quality deliverables. It also provides a pathway to project leadership, offering the opportunity to apply your expertise while advancing your career in environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of environmental consulting, remediation, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Remediation and water quality experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing regulatory submittals and navigating state or federal environmental processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Have a home office with a reliable internet connection, conducive to remote work.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain auditable personal notes on work completed to backup billed project work and approved indirect time.
• Comply with all Confluence and client policies and procedures.
• Must pass a background check.

Requirements

• Experience in oil and gas & environmental consulting industries.
• Demonstrated experience with ECMC regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Form 19/27s (ECMC).
• Technical writing experience with regulatory deliverables.
• Experience with the Esri suite of software products.
• Familiarity with state environmental databases and data management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including profit sharing.
• A collaborative team that values adaptability and problem-solving.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A culture built on safety, communication, and continuous improvement.