Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Join a Leading Team as an Environmental Scientist! Are you an experienced and skilled environmental professional looking to make a significant impact on exciting and high-quality environmental projects? We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team and contribute to environmental remediation and compliance projects that exceed industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for the environment and commitment to due diligence. If you have strong field experience and an interest in working under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities: As an Environmental Scientist, your expertise will play a key role in the successful completion of project, ensuring each component meets our client's high standards. This role is heavily field-based and centered around MCP-related site assessment and remediation activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support and implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) assessment and remediation activities.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II investigations including property research, site reconnaissance, and field investigations.
• Perform extensive field work including soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and indoor air sampling.
• Oversee and document subsurface drilling, monitoring well installation, excavation, and remediation subcontractor activities.
• Provide on-site remedial action oversight and contractor coordination.
• Conduct wellhead elevation surveys and site inspections.
• Respond to emergency spill events and provide field oversight as needed.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain, including construction sites and active remediation projects.
• Carry and operate field monitoring and sampling equipment (up to 40 pounds).
• Tabulate and evaluate laboratory analytical data and support data interpretation under MCP guidelines.
• Prepare MCP-related documentation and environmental monitoring reports for senior review.
• Assist with ASTM environmental due diligence services, landfill compliance obligations, and underground/aboveground storage tank compliance projects.
• Travel regularly to project sites throughout Massachusetts and meet with clients as needed.

Qualifications: We're seeking an experienced professional who brings strong field capability, technical skill, and an eagerness to learn. Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering; Environmental Science; Geology; Chemistry; or related discipline required (Master's degree a plus).
• 1–5 years of relevant field experience, preferably with MCP-related projects.
• Strong interest in hands-on field work and site investigation activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe required.
• Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certificate preferred (training provided if necessary).
• Understanding of the ASTM site assessment process and Massachusetts MCP regulations is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to observe, document, and communicate field conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and professionalism.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions with flexibility and preparedness.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle required.

Pay Range: $25.00/hr. - $35.00/hr.

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. ("ROI") partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. If you value an honest day's work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team! ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.