Staff Scientist I

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Our Middletown, CT office is looking for an ambitious Scientist I to join our growing environmental team.

As a Scientist I, you'll gain hands-on experience contributing to site development and remediation projects that improve the community's environmental health and resiliency. With an experienced team by your side, you’ll explore a wide range of impactful work, from assessing sites and investigating brownfields to designing cleanup plans and navigating regulations.

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for environmental work and a desire to help create a more sustainable world. They’re ready to build technical experience, thrive in a team setting, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and stay sharp with details, especially in the field.

When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in your field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in a strong foundation for your career

What you'll do:

• Conduct field oversight and documentation for various environmental tasks, including drilling, groundwater sampling, site assessments, and remedial activities

• Conduct field sampling of environmental media, including soil, water, air, and waste materials

• Oversee drilling and remediation subcontractors on-site

• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and laboratory analysts

• Manage environmental data and laboratory results using Microsoft Excel

• Review soil, water, and air data from commercial laboratories and compare results against regulatory criteria

• Interpret field and laboratory quality control (QC) data, including blanks, control samples, instrument calibrations, and chromatograms, to ensure data quality objectives are met

• Preliminary preparation of technical reports for investigation and assessment activities

What you bring:

• 0–4 years of relevant work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data filtering/sorting, pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional formatting)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing

Salary Range:

55,000.00 - 60,000.00

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

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