Environmental Scientist
Long Beach, NY - USA
Job Summary
SCS Engineers is seeking an energetic forward-thinking environmental services professional to join our Southwest environmental services team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated organized embraces teamwork is eager to learn and has the desire to grow and develop professionally. Must be detail-oriented and a team player with great communication strong technical writing analytical organizational and time management skills. This role is on-site in our Long Beach CA office when not in the field.
A mixture of office and field work expected
Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards
Multi-media sampling (soil soil vapor groundwater indoor air methane surface water sediment etc.)
Abatement oversight of asbestos containing materials and/or lead-based paint
Supervise contractors during field activities for regulatory and safety compliance
Lithological logging and boring log preparation
Report writing and preparation of supporting documentation
Long field days and work at job sites throughout Southern California can be expected with this position
Proposal preparation
Potential to manage small to mid-scale projects and provide support on larger projects
Communicating project status schedules and compliance issues with clients third parties and regulatory agents
Bachelors Degree in Geology Environmental Science Engineering or related field required
Minimum of 2 years of related environmental experience required
Must be well versed in water quality environmental regulations and environmental assessment/remediation.
Microsoft Office and computer programs (AutoCAD Surfer and/or ArcGIS preferred) field equipment experience preferred
HAZWOPER training completed and up to date
Asbestos coursework up to date and Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) certification preferred.
Progress towards professional certification (PE/PG) preferred
Good communication and writing skills required
Valid drivers license with driving record in good standing required
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health safety and resilience of communities from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm we bring a long-term perspective personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact on the world and on your own growth.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.
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Required Experience:
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