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Job Title: Assistant Environmental Scientist
Location: Wallingford, CT 06492 & Newton, MA Onsite)
Duration: 10 Month (Possible Extension & Conversion to Permanent)
Pay Rate: $30/Hour on W2 (without benefits)
Travel: ~25% (Required)
Client: Burns & McDonnell (A nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and construction firm supporting major infrastructure projects nationwide)
Job Summary
The Assistant Environmental Scientist will support the Environmental Services Global Practice of a 100% employee-owned engineering firm consistently ranked among FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For. This role supports the Permitting Team by assisting with environmental and siting studies, permit applications, and compliance activities for infrastructure projects including high-voltage transmission lines, power generation facilities, and water treatment projects.
This is a fully onsite position requiring fieldwork, technical documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare environmental permit applications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support site selection studies and preparation of NEPA documentation.
- Assist with technical reports, environmental impact statements, and environmental field studies.
- Coordinate with engineers, hydrologists, geologists, and biologists to synthesize data for permitting documents.
- Conduct environmental field surveys and assessments and collect project-related data.
- Utilize GIS and ArcGIS data to produce maps in accordance with industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with company and site health and safety policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science discipline.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a related environmental field.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of environmental permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with environmental site assessment methodologies.
- Basic experience with GPS and ArcGIS desktop environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Valid driver's license with ability to meet company Motor Vehicle Safety Policy requirements (MVR required).
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States (no sponsorship).
Work & Travel Requirements
- Onsite role (not eligible for remote, hybrid, or 9/80 schedule).
- Company fleet vehicle provided for work use only (not for personal use).
- Travel approximately 25%.
- Work boots, if required, are not reimbursed.
About Client
Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned infrastructure and environmental engineering firm known for its commitment to quality, safety, and employee satisfaction. The firm supports complex infrastructure projects across the United States while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged business, GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces and partners with Fortune 500 organizations across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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