Location: Pacific Northwest, U.S. (Remote)
This Senior Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Senior Scientist, you will be joining a high-performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, geologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Senior Scientist position will include managing and leading multi-media environmental investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal, state, and international programs. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with a team of talented professionals, cultivating client relationships, and providing mentorship to junior team members.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
- Lead the design and implementation of environmental investigations conducted as part of remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under CERCLA, RCRA, or state programs.
- Lead design, conduct, and oversight of data analyses in support of investigation objectives.
- Lead preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
- Advocate for the technical findings and conclusions of investigations and negotiate with state and federal regulators.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging issues. Participate in technical conferences or work groups to advance novel approaches.
- Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in investigation methodologies and reporting.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate investigations into broader environmental impact assessments.
- Mentor and upskill junior team members.
Specific Experience and Skills
- 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and site investigation, with a strong record of successful project outcomes and management.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
- Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA), particularly Washington and Oregon state regulatory programs.
- Proven leadership in designing, planning, and executing programs within the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study project life cycle.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to a behavior-based safety culture.
Education and Licenses
- M.S. degree in biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, engineering, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Generous Vacation Policy
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k w/matching options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability