Environmental Scientist Jobs in Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our New England group is looking to add an Environmental Scientist / Geologist to our Boston or Worcester team!

This career opportunity will allow you to participate in a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects, plan and lead field activities with minimal oversight, engage in field oversight of subcontractors, author technical reports, train entry level staff, ensure quality execution, and evaluate site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure. The position requires strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client-specific requirements. The ideal candidate is motivated and safety-conscious with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads staff professionals and conducts field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates technical aspects of small to moderate size projects.
• Provides training for entry level technicians and staff professionals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be qualified for this opportunity, you will have:

• 4-8 years of work on environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Experience conducting environmental field investigations and data collection/sampling.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel outside of New England up to 20% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work independently, as well as, in a team environment with a positive professional attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and multi-tasking skills.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $68,000-$100,000.00

BENEFITS

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.