Staff Environmental Scientist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,400+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are seeking a new team member for our Southborough, MA office.  As a valuable member of the team, you will support our growing group of scientists and partner directly with a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional to conduct site assessments and remediation projects across the State.

In this position, you will be trained to actively support projects prior to, during and after construction. Office work may include assisting with data interpretation and tabulations, scientific report writing and plans. Field work may include site assessments, construction oversight, drilling oversight, environmental sampling, and compliance monitoring.

This position is an hourly, full-time position working in hybrid fashion from Southborough, MA.  This position can be hired at the following levels:

• Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist – Typically with at least 1 year of relevant experience and expertise.
• Staff Environmental Scientist – Typically with at least 2 years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Assistant Project Environment Scientist - Typically with at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise.

Qualified candidates must submit a Letter of Interest along with a current resume in order to be considered for the position.

What you will accomplish

• Assist with ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and online research.
• Assist in field responsibilities, which include site property assessments and local research.
• Perform basic field work, which may include soil or groundwater sampling and may include travelling and/or overnights.
• Assist with field work including contractor oversight/inspection, and data collection.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a Licensed Site Professional, Environmental Professional, or Project Manager
• Ability to interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist with preparation of SWPPPs and field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Assist with research and preparation of environmental health and safety plans.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, and project planning, and
• Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• A bachelor's degree in an environmental related field.
• Proficient in MS Office products and technical writing.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and your own transportation.
• Ability to be flexible, travel and work outside in most weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Basic understanding and/or course work related to the following: geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geochemistry, contaminant fate & transport, site investigation, soil/groundwater remediation technologies, or solid waste.
• Experience with ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with soil or groundwater sampling.
• Experience with construction oversight and/or compliance monitoring.
• Experience with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and related remediation work.

SWCA provides a range of services including ecological design, landscape architecture, environmental site assessment, resource identification, environmental planning, permitting, mitigation, restoration, and remediation. The Firm employs designers and scientists with expertise, interest, and experience to perform tasks with professional acumen and attention to detail.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Southborough, MA-based position can expect an hourly rate of $21.53–$27.83/hour at the Assistant Staff Environmental Scientist level, an hourly rate of $24.15 -$31.50/hour at the Staff Environmental Scientist level, or an hourly rate of $27.56-$35.96/hour at the Assistant Project Environmental Scientist. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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