What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Environmental Scientist position at Pennoni?
We are hiring for a Staff Environmental Scientist to contribute to our EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) projects on a full-time, direct basis while based at our office in Bridgeport, CT.
Primary Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct due-diligence inspections and prepare draft reports; this includes performing Phase I and III Environmental Site Assessments [ESA’s].
- Perform field inspection and environmental investigations with a variety of sampling (e.g.: soil, groundwater / stormwater, vapor / air, etc.).
- Field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors.
- Assist with the planning & execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting / recording data.
- Working knowledge of Remediation Bridgeport Regulations (RSRs) and the Release Based Cleanup Regulations (RBCRs)
- Working knowledge in the property transfer program and those related to investigation, CT DEEP submittals.
- Prepare field reports for environmental projects to document work completed.
- Prepare draft reports and assist with completing regulatory forms.
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science (or a related technical discipline: Environmental Engineering, Geology, etc.).
- 4 years of professional experience working with Environmental projects (preferably with property transfer and related remediation projects).
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training (this person will be required to earn this credential if they don’t already have it at the time of hire).
- Strong experience working in a field-based role, especially at construction sites.
- Experience working with CT DEEP regulations & reporting guidelines (e.g.: SRP / FSPM, GWQS, SRS, etc.).
- Exposure to GIS / mapping & CADD tools is a plus!
- Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy.
- Proven ability to work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled