Environmental Scientist/Engineer
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Job Location:
Burlington - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
McPhail Associates LLC (McPhail) provides geotechnical engineering geoenvironmental engineering geothermal energy contracting support and below-grade waterproofing consultation services to architects owners contractors institutions and developers. McPhails professional team is made up of practical detail oriented and highly motivated problem solvers who hold professional certifications and degrees in civil engineering geotechnical engineering environmental engineering environmental science and geology.
Job Summary
As an Environmental Scientist or Geologist you will be working with a dedicated team of engineers geologists and scientists on projects in the field. Your responsibilities will include performing on-site observation at project sites in and around the Greater Boston area and throughout New England as well as documenting geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental aspects of subsurface explorations programs construction and/or remediation projects. As you gain experience your responsibilities will also include the research and preparation of ASTM Environmental Site Assessment reports and other regulatory and environmental tasks.
Responsibilities
- Monitor subsurface explorations (e.g. borings test pits).
- Perform environmental sampling of soil groundwater soil gas and indoor air.
- Prepare soil samples to be submitted to an outside laboratory for chemical testing.
- Monitor environmental remediation.
- Monitor foundation-related construction activities such as earthwork ground improvement and pile installation.
- Coordinate with contractors.
- Prepare clear accurate and detailed field reports daily.
- Perform geotechnical laboratory testing.
- Maintain and operate field equipment/instrumentation as required in accordance with specified procedures.
- Communicate activities with site contractors and project team daily.
- Contributing to the preparation of due diligence assessments for our clients including preparation of ASTM Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports.
- Site soil management tasks including preparation of soil disposal pre-characterization reports and soil disposal facility profiles.
- Planning and overseeing subsurface exploration programs.
- Interaction and communication with staff clients and subcontractors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum bachelors degree in environmental science geology or related discipline.
- Knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) and similar regulations/standards is a plus.
- Prior related experience is a plus.
- Strong technical writing communication and organizational skills.
- Current 10-hour OSHA Construction Industry Training and/or 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook) and Bluebeam Revu.
Requirements
- Valid drivers license with reliable daily transportation.
- Ability to travel to active construction sites in Massachusetts and occasionally surrounding states.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time and lift materials and equipment up to 75 lbs.
Benefits
- Competitive wages plus overtime eligibility.
- Annual personal equipment/gear stipend.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Expense reimbursement.
- Medical coverage to eligible employees with premiums fully paid for by the company.
- Dental and vision coverage options.
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account option.
- Paid holidays paid vacation and sick time.
- Generous employer contribution to the retirement plan.
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Education reimbursement.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
- Annual summer and winter company-wide outings and much more!
McPhail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws.
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
WHO WE ARE ABOUT MCPHAIL ASSOCIATES For over forty years McPhail Associates has been providing geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, geothermal energy, contractor support, and below-grade waterproofing consultation services to architects, owners, contractors, ins ... View more
