Senior Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Remediation

Description

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to develop creative, cost-effective, and compliant solutions for contaminated sites.
• Stay current with regulations, emerging contaminants, evolving technologies, and industry trends.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, including coaching of field procedures, task and budget management, and promotion of a positive work environment.
• Represent VHB through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.
• Manage field investigations and conduct oversight of remediation projects while mentoring and training younger staff.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of project deliverables (e.g. Phase I,II,III ESA reports, remedial action plans and reports, soil and/or groundwater management plans, bid specifications, and other technical documents with a high level of proficiency.

Requirements

VHB has an immediate opening to join our expanding SI&R team in Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven environmental professional who is passionate about solving complex challenges and motivated to help grow our SI&R practice. We’re seeking someone with a growth mindset -- a proven technical lead with strong mentoring skills that can build relationships with VHB’s existing clients and foster new pursuits in the marketplace. A 65-person SI&R team across VHB’s footprint will be available to provide resources and strong technical support to the selected candidate as part of this personal and professional growth opportunity. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering innovation and comprehensive solutions that will benefit our communities.

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher certification required.
• Field and office experience (role is approximately 50% field work and 50% office work).
• 5-8+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting and site remediation. Brownfield investigation and remediation experience a plus.
• Strong team leadership, adaptability, collaborative problem-solving and an ability to support the career development of junior staff.
• Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) track candidate preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field (Master’s a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing and the ability to review technical documents with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance