WHY CHA?

Responsibility connects us, empowers us, binds us to our community, and challenges us to do what is right. Clean water, safe roads, efficient energy, resilient power sources, and buildings that enhance their surroundings – these are significant responsibilities we take to heart.

At CHA, we believe in responsibly improving the world we live in, and we ask our team to aspire to that ideal every day. At the foundation of our responsibility is our commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and equality. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We believe it is our responsibility and work to do that each and every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Power – Advanced Energy & Environmental Team from our office in either Colonie, NY or Brooklyn, NY. The individual in this role will work from the office as well as in the field.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA has consistently ranked as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 20 US firms serving the manufacturing sector. We are nationally known for our expertise in the identification and delivery of energy efficiency and generation solutions for the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

The Environmental Scientist uses knowledge of environmental projects with scientific analysis to perform multiple routine tasks with little to no direction from a senior level scientist. This individual will conduct field work and analyze data in order to prevent and/or solve environmental problems.

More specifically, duties will include independently implementing study design, generating data, interpreting it, and reviewing and summarizing the data to achieve project goals and identification of the impact on the environment. The Environmental Scientist also assists with the preparation of NEPA documentation, various permits (Section 401, 404, Rule 5, etc.), and mitigation plants.

Additionally, the professional in this role will perform field investigations and research to determine suitability of the project site for proposed use and will provide technical advice and assistance to project engineers on specific geologic, hydrologic, or other scientific aspects and their impact on the environment.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related required

• Minimum of 3 years related experience required

• Hazmat inspections experience required

• NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License required

• The following certifications are a plus: NYC Asbestos Investigator (if in Brooklyn), NYSDOL Mold Assessor, USEPA Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor, and OSHA 40 HAZWOPER

• Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel required

• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcMap, or basic GIS Mapping a plus

• Strong ability to work in a team environment and mentor junior staff

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare and participate in public information meetings and hearings

• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about the respective scientific discipline

• Willingness to develop knowledge of Federal, state, and local environmental legislation

• Has strong theoretical scientific knowledge

• Demonstrates and promotes a positive attitude toward position, group, and company

• Must have the ability to work in the field in different weather conditions

• Must be able to physically navigate in the field

• Ability to travel to site visits (~50% of the time)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in – combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities – reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.