Staff Scientist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist or Engineer (0–2 years of experience) to join our Investigation & Remediation team in Duluth, MN. Our Duluth office is a small, collaborative team supporting a range of projects across northern Minnesota and surrounding regions, including environmental investigation and remediation, due diligence, and support of construction and development projects.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced professionals while gaining broad exposure, hands-on experience, and meaningful responsibility early in your career. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys solving diverse challenges in both field and office settings.

Due to the structure of our team, you’ll take on a wide range of responsibilities and regularly shift between tasks. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded skill set in a small-team environment, while also giving you the chance to collaborate and connect with experts across our company footprint, broadening your perspective and strengthening your professional network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fieldwork including soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor sampling to support site investigations and remediation projects
• Perform Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, including building material inspections and sampling
• Screen environmental media using field instruments and established methods to evaluate potential impacts
• Support and help oversee remediation activities, including coordinating monitoring and compliance testing
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment to ensure accurate and reliable data collection
• Follow and promote safe work practices, particularly in construction and industrial environments
• Accurately document field activities and review data and test results for quality and completeness
• Assist with data interpretation and preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to meet project goals, schedules, and deliverables
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts alongside senior staff
• Assist regional team members to balance workload and meet project demands
• Travel to local and regional project sites and adapt to changing priorities across field and office tasks
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in environmental consulting
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance and reporting processes
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot field equipment issues
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel to project sites, including use of a personal vehicle as needed
• Ability to perform physical fieldwork, including frequently lifting up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting over 50 pounds
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with environmental field data collection, site investigations, or remediation oversight
• Familiarity with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and environmental regulations (MPCA, WDNR, EPA)
• Experience with soil, groundwater, or vapor intrusion concepts and sampling techniques
• Experience using field instruments, GPS, or environmental monitoring equipment
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain certification
  
  

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

Compensation Range:

$50,000.00 - $74,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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