What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist position at Spheros Environmental?
Brief Description
About Spheros Environmental Group:
Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.
Position Summary
Demonstrates expertise in executing complex tasks across diverse assignments, consistently delivering high-quality results. Proficient at analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving highly complex technical issues with innovative and effective solutions. Applies advanced problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to overcome challenges, often serving as a key resource and mentor within the team. Through this position the successful applicant will join a growing team of hydrogeologists and engineers working to develop water supplies within our region (TX, AR, OK, LA, MS), including both surface water supplies and groundwater supplies. The position will require teamwork to complete field and office-based analyses and projects, including well siting, construction oversight, and water resources reporting/accounting and permitting. Familiarity with local and regional water development permitting processes is preferred. Applicant will be required to oversee work of staff, and will be mentored by the Spheros Regional Director.
Key Responsibilities
Years of Experience
This role requires frequent travel to outdoor work sites and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., prolonged standing, or walking.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel (up to 25%) for client meetings or site visits.
Salary Range: $106,956 - $129,644
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spheros Environmental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, or veteran status. We also verify employment eligibility using E-Verify.
There is no deadline to apply.
About Spheros Environmental Group:
Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.
Position Summary
Demonstrates expertise in executing complex tasks across diverse assignments, consistently delivering high-quality results. Proficient at analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving highly complex technical issues with innovative and effective solutions. Applies advanced problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to overcome challenges, often serving as a key resource and mentor within the team. Through this position the successful applicant will join a growing team of hydrogeologists and engineers working to develop water supplies within our region (TX, AR, OK, LA, MS), including both surface water supplies and groundwater supplies. The position will require teamwork to complete field and office-based analyses and projects, including well siting, construction oversight, and water resources reporting/accounting and permitting. Familiarity with local and regional water development permitting processes is preferred. Applicant will be required to oversee work of staff, and will be mentored by the Spheros Regional Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as a subject matter expert, provides technical leadership, and stays current on emerging technologies and best practices.
- Leads and performs field work, data collection, quality control, and report preparation (including mapping/visualization and regulatory submissions).
- Oversees technical work of other scientists to ensure deliverables are accurate, high quality, and compliant with safety and company standards.
- Communicates technical concepts clearly to clients, leadership, and peers; often serves as primary or senior author.
- Develops new tools, ideas, and approaches to enhance technical work and project delivery.
- Develops project scopes, monitors progress, manages schedules and budgets, and prepares project updates for leadership and clients.
- Manages subcontractors and may serve as Project Manager or Technical PM.
- Contributes to business development efforts through proposal development and client relationship building.
- Participates in industry thought leadership (publications, peer review, networking events).
- Trains and mentors staff; provides feedback and supports professional growth of team members.
- Leads initiatives focused on improving efficiency, operations, and customer service.
- Collaborates with leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.
Years of Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience.
- Professional licensure as an engineer or geologist, or ability to attain licensure within a reasonable period of time
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong computer skills, experience with computer programming a plus. Strong computer skills, experience with computer programming a plus.
This role requires frequent travel to outdoor work sites and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs., prolonged standing, or walking.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel (up to 25%) for client meetings or site visits.
Salary Range: $106,956 - $129,644
Equal Employment Opportunity
Spheros Environmental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, or veteran status. We also verify employment eligibility using E-Verify.
There is no deadline to apply.
Salary : $106,956 - $129,644
