Phd In Environmental Science Jobs in Chester, NJ

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Parsippany, NJ or Princeton, NJ office.

In this role, you will serve as a key team member in both office and field assignments, leading portions of technical project work from project scoping through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff. You will perform site and subsurface characterization for environmental projects-planning and conducting fieldwork, overseeing subsurface explorations, collecting soil/groundwater samples, and monitoring contractor activities. Additional responsibilities include compiling and analyzing field and instrumentation data, preparing technical deliverables (including ASTM, NJDEP, and/or CERCLA), and providing guidance to junior staff. The successful candidate will communicate regularly with clients, agencies, and internal multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project activities conform with company and client health and safety protocols.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Adapt to office and field demands, including splitting time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from project scoping through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience, to execute project work.
• Perform site reconnaissance to observe site conditions and plan/assess subsurface explorations.
• Oversee and monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., borings, geoprobes, test pits), collecting soil, bedrock, and groundwater data for design and decision-making.
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with regulatory standards, company procedures, and industry guidelines.
• Support vapor intrusion sampling and evaluation activities, including coordinating field logistics, installing soil gas sampling ports, collecting soil gas or indoor air samples, documenting field conditions, reviewing analytical data, and assisting with technical summaries under senior staff guidance.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other digital tools.
• Prepare detailed documentation of site activities and synthesize findings for environmental projects.
• Support environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, desktop reviews, environmental database reviews, site reconnaissance, and historical research.
• Prepare technical deliverables, including technical sections of reports, proposals, cost estimates, and technical deliverables (including ASTM, NJDEP, and/or CERCLA).
• Provide training, guidance, and informal mentoring to junior staff on their projects and within your technical discipline.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in with clients, agency, and internal communications.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks, applying strong critical-thinking skills to support technical project work while managing multiple tasks and  projects simultaneously.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.
• Understanding of ASTM, NJDEP, and/or CERCLA standards and regulations.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates. 

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• Professional certification or planning to obtain professional certification, as applicable to the discipline.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESAs and regulatory review.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models.
• Experience with soil, groundwater, and air treatment technologies.
• Design, construction, and O&M experience with environmental  remediation projects.