Environmental Scientist

Who We Are:

St. Germain, an Aventia Company, is a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Westbrook, Maine. Our experienced team combines technical expertise with a personalized, collaborative approach to help clients navigate environmental risk management, site investigation and cleanup, EHS compliance, and civil design and permitting.

Position Summary

You’ve built a strong environmental foundation. Now you’re ready to expand it. St.Germain is seeking an Environmental Scientist with approximately 2–3 years of experience who wants to broaden their technical skills, gain exposure to diverse environmental projects, and continue building a career in environmental consulting. You’ll work alongside experienced environmental professionals while supporting private, public, and industrial clients. The role includes meaningful fieldwork and exposure to both Environmental Assessment and Remediation (EAR) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) projects.

At St.Germain, we develop skilled professionals for long-term careers. You’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, strengthen your field and technical capabilities, and take on greater responsibility as you grow. Our team looks beyond individual tasks to understand each client’s broader operations and provide practical, high-quality environmental solutions.

Position Responsibilities

· Conduct environmental fieldwork, including the collection of soil, groundwater, vapor, stormwater, and wastewater samples.

· Support underground storage tank closure assessments by coordinating with contractors, collecting soil samples, and assisting with reports prepared in accordance with applicable state requirements.

· Perform groundwater monitoring at commercial and industrial sites, organize and evaluate field data, identify trends, and contribute to clear summary reports.

· Participate in environmental due diligence through site reconnaissance, interviews, regulatory research, and preparation of reports consistent with current ASTM standards.

· Support stormwater compliance through rain-event sampling, facility inspections, data review, and preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.

· Collect wastewater samples, assist with discharge permit applications, and review monitoring data for permit compliance.

· Use Sentry EHS, our cloud-based compliance tracking system, to help clients organize regulatory tasks, due dates, responsibilities, and reporting requirements.

· Learn how client operations generate hazardous waste and assist with proper characterization, handling, storage, and disposal practices.

· Research proposed and final environmental regulations and help translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for clients.

· Collect and organize client information for annual chemical inventory reporting.

Experience/Education Requirements:

· Approximately 2–3 years of environmental, consulting, field, compliance, or related experience.

· Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or another related science field.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new technical and compliance systems.

· A developing foundation in critical thinking, technical writing, organization, and professional communication.

· A willingness to learn, ask questions, solve problems, collaborate with others, and take increasing ownership of assignments.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

· A valid U.S. driver’s license.

You do not need to be an expert in every area listed above. We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation, curiosity, and the motivation to continue building an environmental consulting career.

Physical Requirements:

· Sit or stand for extended periods, walk over uneven surfaces, reach, stoop, and kneel as needed for field assignments.

· Routinely wear required personal protective equipment and clothing, including steel-toed boots.

· Occasionally lift and carry field equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Work in office, industrial, commercial, and outdoor settings in varying seasons, weather conditions, and terrain.

What You Will Get:

· This is a full-time role with compensation commensurate with experience and expertise. Aventia offers a robust and competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending account options.

· You’ll also benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes nine paid holidays annually, vacation time, and wellness leave, along with strong support for continuing education and professional development.

Grow With Us

If you have a couple of years of environmental experience and are looking for a role where you can get into the field, expand your technical experience, work on different types of projects, and continue growing as an environmental professional, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000