Project Scientist - Hazardous Building Materials (HBM)

Description

SUMMARY

Coordinates and completes fieldwork in support of environmental investigations. Completes project data analysis and prepares project reports. Research, field inspections and report preparation to support the completion of Phase I and II environmental assessments, and other related projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The implementation of project scopes of work related to environmental investigations. These scopes may include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, soil investigations, ground water investigations, soil vapor surveys, Underground Storage Tank (UST) closures, remediation system monitoring and maintenance, asbestos and/or lead paint sampling. The project scientist is expected to take the scope of work for each project and coordinate drilling, laboratory and whatever subcontractors are required for a given project.

After completion of the field component of a project, the Project Scientist is expected to tabulate analytical data, discuss the implications with the Project Manager, and begin to prepare the project report. Report preparation will be completed under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Knowledge of all applicable environmental regulations for jurisdiction project is situated in, knowledge of site geology, soils, and hydrogeology.

Knowledge of applicable ASTM Standards for transaction screens, Phase I assessments, Phase II investigations and NEPA screening.

Understanding of regulatory requirements and limitations to apply during data analysis.

General knowledge of bidding process, understanding of project specifications.

Preparation of report elements under the supervision of Project Manager.

Fieldwork completed in conformity with client requirements and contract scope and normal environmental standards under direction of Project Manager.

Field inspections and daily reports.

Test pit observations.

Frequent travel to other company offices or project sites to fulfill workload demands may be necessary.

Speed of task preparation and progression to more complex tasks and mastery of these duties and responsibilities should improve with experience level at this position, along with the ability to identify and add essential elements necessary for completion of the product with lessening of supervisor input as experience level increases.

Writing skills and phone/e-mail skills to obtain data should progress. Interaction with client or agency contacts should increase. Project Scientist shall develop skills necessary to scope projects and prepare basic cost proposals.

Provide positive, encouraging environment consistent with employee ownership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

BS in Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, or related field. 2 years of experience in Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology or related field. Proficiency in use of current BL platforms of Word and Excel. Knowledge of GIS applications is also preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, ordinances, application forms, technical plans, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to staff and superiors, clients, regulatory agency staff and outside technical personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to calculate proportions, interpolations, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform tasks in a logical, organized manner and sequence.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to work in an outside environment for periods up to 12 hours per day. This includes exposure to extreme heat and cold. The employee may be required to lift heavy objects, and bend and squat. In the office the employee will be required to sit and use hands to manipulate a keyboard or computer mouse, handle, or feel; climb, bend and ambulate, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, all while wearing protective glasses and clothing.

Qualifications

Project/Senior Project Scientist Environmental

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 14 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

We are looking to hire a mid-level professional with 5 years of experience to work with the Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Group to provide quality services to our clients. In addition to field work, this individual will mentor and train junior staff. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to see, and gain experience in, all aspects of a full-service environmental group including all technical aspects of field work, proposal preparation, phase-level management, subcontractor oversight and reporting

Responsibilities include:

• Due diligence tasks including Phase Is, site review and opinion letters, property condition assessments, and desktop/regulatory file/database reviews
• Phase II/III field work site investigation
• Field supervision and sampling during remediation including excavation, system installation, UST removals, subsurface injections, and operations & maintenance.
• Supervision of drilling subcontractors and subcontractor oversight.
• Log soil borings, well installation, soil and groundwater sample collection.
• Field documentation, analysis of environmental data, technical report writing.
• Assistance with Connecticut Transfer Act reporting and filings.
• Management of field health and safety

Required Experience:

• BS Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related scientific or technical field.
• 5 years of experience in conducting environmental site assessment investigations.
• Experience in field sampling of environmental media (soil, water, air, waste).
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut and Federal environmental regulations, including the CT RSRs, TSCA, SCGD, and Transfer Act, and pending changes/updates.
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York environmental programs preferred.
• Experience with Phase/Task level management of Phase I,II,III ESA, Remedial Planning, and Remediation, including scheduling, budget tracking, and coordination with subcontractors, client representatives, and stakeholders.
• Strong technical report writing skills with ability to draw conclusions and recommendations for next steps in achieving applicable site objectives and milestones.
• Ability to draft proposals that include technical scope and fees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to access remote locations and sites for sampling.
• Ability to lift/carry field equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity in AutoCad and/or GIS preferred.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification preferred.
• Flexibility to travel, when needed, to support regional office objectives and project needs.