Project Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Formation Environmental, LLC (Formation) is currently seeking a motivated and talented Project Scientist or Engineer with a strong background in project implementation in accordance with CERCLA regulations, working with multidisciplinary technical staff in applying the principles of contaminant fate and transport to characterize environmental conditions and identify remedy solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience as a client facing professional, a strong aptitude in planning and implementing hydrogeological and geochemical investigations, analyzing environmental data, preparing interpretive reports, and collaborating with regulatory agencies.

• Environmental data organization, interpretation, and presentation.
• Evaluating current and/or historical multi-source contaminant contributions to the environment at hazardous waste, mining, and/or petrochemical industry sites.
• Researching and synthesizing complex historical records and connecting this information to technically based fate and transport interpretations.
• Prepare work plans, sampling and analysis plans, and quality assurance project plans.
• Coordinating and directing multidisciplinary teams, comprised of various technical experience levels, to perform data collection and reporting.
• Planning and implementing projects in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Experience in scheduling of staff and resources to ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Leading meetings with client and other project stakeholders and facilitating effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Organization, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Collaboration and team-oriented problem solving and project delivery.
• Following scientific principles and established QA/QC protocols.
• Following established health and safety protocols.
• Maintaining and upgrading technical knowledge.
• Sell-do consulting.

• M.S. in Geology, Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Biology, or related engineering fields or BA/BS with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of CERCLA and Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations.
• Hands-on experience working on environmental site characterization, remediation, and/or studies.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Able to obtain medical clearance for field work at hazardous waste sites (field activities require travel and vary in scope and duration)
• Strong all-around knowledge of hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental-media sampling, as well as ability to organize, process, and interpret data (e.g., Excel, R, Python, Access, SQL, ArcGIS)
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and experience in complying with such regulations.
• An ability to plan and execute field investigations, with knowledge of proper sampling techniques.
• Experience with industry-standard transport modeling and chemical-analysis software is a plus.

About Formation Environmental

Formation Environmental is a rapidly growing consulting firm with offices in Boulder, CO, Sacramento, CA, Pasadena, CA, Boise, ID, and project offices throughout the U.S. Our multi-disciplinary team provides scientific, technical, and strategic expertise in environmental engineering, soil science, water resources, vegetation management, and remote sensing.

Our scientists and engineers are working with clients on some of the most challenging environmental issues facing our world today. Many of our clients have complex and unique challenges that require a customized solution to meet regulatory requirements, compliance driven schedules, programmatic improvements, risk management, stakeholder engagement, or advanced geospatial insights. Our team excels at working with each client to characterize problems and to create solutions through applied science and cutting-edge technology. To achieve this objective, many of our team members collaborate effectively across multiple practice areas (and with outside teaming partners) to assemble the best combination of experts to meet our client’s needs.

Formation provides an exciting work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, including:

• Participation in professional societies, research projects, workshops, and scientific conferences.
• Collaboration with teaming partners, research facilities and academic organizations,
• Encouragement to explore new markets, technologies, methodologies and collaborate within and outside the company with the goal of pairing client opportunities and challenges with advanced technology and expertise.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rules, Formation offers benefits for full-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401K plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, vacation and sick days, and additional optional benefits. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year, commensurate with education, experience, and ability.

Employment offers are contingent on the results of background checks, including, but not limited to, employment history, criminal background, and Federal Watch List. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.