Environmental Scientist

At PPM Consultants Inc. our purpose is to navigate environmental complexity to help people and organizations thrive.

We serve companies throughout the Southeast as a trusted strategic environmental advisor helping clients navigate complex regulatory operational and transactional challenges. Our team provides practical solutions manages environmental risks and builds lasting client relationships through clear advice proactive communication and accountable follow-through.

PPM Consultants is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Birmingham Alabama office. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Geology from an accredited university and at least two years of progressive professional experience.

This position offers a combination of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities including environmental investigations sampling activities and technical report preparation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented motivated and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Conduct environmental field investigations including soil groundwater and other environmental sampling activities.

• Perform and oversee soil borings monitoring well installations and groundwater monitoring activities.

• Perform various compliance related inspections.

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and other environmental due diligence activities.

• Support subsurface investigations site characterization environmental remediation projects and facility compliance reports.

• Evaluate environmental data laboratory analytical results and field observations.

• Prepare technical reports including due diligence assessments subsurface investigations remedial actions and facility compliance.

• Coordinate with project managers clients subcontractors and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Maintain accurate field documentation and project records.

• Follow applicable environmental regulations and company health and safety procedures.

• Communicate project updates findings and potential challenges to project teams.

At PPM youll have the opportunity to work on a variety of environmental projects collaborate with experienced professionals and continue developing your technical skills. We encourage professional growth career advancement and the pursuit of professional registration.

Our Golden Rule Core Values guide how we work with each other and serve our clients:

• Own the Outcome

• Lift and Strengthen Others

• Treat People Right

• Pursue Mastery

• Uphold the Standard

Were looking for someone who demonstrates these values in their work and shares our commitment to delivering quality results.

If you have a background in Engineering or Geology and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in environmental consulting wed love to hear from you!

PPM Consultants Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Geology from an accredited university is required.

• Minimum of two years of progressive professional experience in environmental consulting or related environmental investigation and remediation work.

• Experience conducting environmental field investigations and sampling activities.

• Ability to prepare clear accurate and professional environmental technical reports.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Valid drivers license.

• Willingness to travel to project sites including occasional overnight travel.

• Ability to demonstrate PPMs Golden Rule Core Values.

• Experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

• Experience with soil borings monitoring well installations groundwater monitoring and remediation projects.

• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations.

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) registration as applicable.