Senior Staff Scientist - Engineer
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $72,000 - $104,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples, collecting and recording data, and performing routine calculations;
- Monitor complex construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
- Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;
- Assist with acquisition of and compliance with regulatory agency permits to support site investigation and remediation;
- Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support environmental due diligence;
- Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field problems and document them accurately, keeping project manager informed or problems encountered during work assignments;
- Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates and designs for projects;
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to prepare integrated solutions to clients;
- Perform and manage tasks within specific budgets and schedules. May track task and project budgets;
- Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor;
- Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns and others who assist in specific assignments as needed;
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or has relevant job experience;
- 4+ years of related experience in due diligence, contaminated sites investigation, construction oversight, and has collaborated with professionals in engineering feasibility studies, remedial system design and implementation;
- For engineers, possession of a valid Professional licensure or ability to obtain within one year;
- Experience conducting Phase I and II environmental site assessment including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, construction/remediation oversight;
- Experience providing litigation support services for expert witness projects, or similar;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (including CERCLA and RCRA);
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Availability to work overtime as needed;
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Benefits
- full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
field investigationsdata collectionroutine calculationssoil samplingenvironmental site assessmentdrilling observationremedial system designconstruction oversightlitigation supportanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailanalytical capabilitiesmultitaskingjudgment capabilitiesteam collaborationindependent workproblem-solvingsupervisionclient interaction
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor’s degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor’s degree in GeologyProfessional licensure (or ability to obtain)