Environmental Project Scientist

Job Summary: 

Trileaf is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Scientist with 0-2 years of field experience conducting environmental due diligence work on telecommunications and commercial real estate projects, primarily including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) and Phase II ESAs and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Reports and amongst other environmental assessment services. This position is based in our Schaumburg, Illinois office. Candidates will work on-site.

Basic Responsibilities:

Phase I and II ESA responsibilities include conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties, reviewing historical records, environmental and regulatory databases, followed by the interpretation of the compiled information and the drafting of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-21 (AAI). 

NEPA responsibilities include conducting site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities. Prior to conducting the site visit, a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, National Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc., as well as correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. Subsequent to these activities, an individual must be able to interpret the complied information and prepare a template NEPA report.

Key Responsibilities:

Travel to project location, take detailed notes and photographs of site (1-2 days per week). Conducting interviews, analyzing government database records, performing regulatory agency file reviews; reviewing historical data (including topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs); drafting a standardized report using information from these various sources. Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients and completing requested revisions & submitting report within pre-established timelines. Applicant will also conduct field work to collect samples of potentially contaminated subsurface media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) and/or indoor air and then compare analytical contaminant data collected to applicable regulatory standards. 

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills:

• Attention to detail


• Strong work ethic


• Valid driver's license


• Ability to conduct field work


• Ability and willingness to travel


• Good computer skills


• Independent worker


• Commitment to excellence


• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Phase I Assessments (ASTM E1527)


• Phase II Assessments (ASTM E1903)

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• NEPA/Section 106 Assessments


• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification


• Mold assessment/indoor air quality (IAQ) experience


• Licensed Asbestos/Lead-based paint Inspector


• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)


• Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)


• Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)


• Environmental Professional (EP)


• Wetland Delineations

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401k with company match


• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid


• 3 weeks of PTO per year


• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.

Trileaf Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.