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Environmental Scientist - Phase 1 ESAs

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$75K - $99K/yr

Your day to day as an environmental scientist In this role, you will be primarily focused on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Material Handling Plans, Remediation Plans.

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Environmental Scientist - Phase 1 ESAs

Ramaker

Madison, WI • On-site, Remote

$75K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our environmental telecommunications team. You will be responsible for coordinating and completing increasingly complex environmental and regulatory projects while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as industry standards.

You will play a critical role in leading with the evaluation of environmental impacts, preparing necessary documentation and supporting project teams in minimizing environmental risks.

Ramaker's environmental team provides crucial services to our telecommunications clients. This position offers a lot of variety, which will be ideal for the candidate who has 2-5 years of related experience and is looking to continue to grow in their environmental career!

Most of Ramaker's employee-owners work remotely from their homes, but have the option to work from our Madison, WI office if they prefer an onsite or hybrid work environment. For the right candidate, we would consider candidates outside of the Madison area that have professional experience conducting Phase 1 ESAs.

A little about Ramaker & Associates Inc

Ramaker is an award-winning architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with locations nationwide. We're multidisciplinary by design, because having a diverse staff with a range of expertise challenges us to approach projects with more creativity and agility. Best of all, Ramaker is 100% employee-owned, which means we know the value of strong relationships. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal five years in a row, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment. Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Your day to day as an environmental scientist

In this role, you will be primarily focused on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Material Handling Plans, Remediation Plans. Additionally, you will be exposed to a wide variety of service deliverables including but not limited to NEPA Regulatory Compliance, Geotechnical reports, and other related ancillary services. You will work independently and collaborate with project managers to ensure scope requirements, deliverables, and timelines are consistently met.

Your focus on high-quality, solutions-oriented outcomes will create success for our clients.

What matters most

To thrive as an Environmental Scientist, you will possess a bachelor's degree in an environmental science related field and have two to five years of relevant experience. 

You will have a continuous improvement mindsight, willing to pitch in wherever is needed, and excited to continue learning.

Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills will lead you to success!

Join us!

This position is eligible for our full benefits package including health insurance with a company-funded health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance options. Additionally, we offer two retirement plans with our 401(k) plan with a company match and our employee stock ownership plan which is fully-funded by Ramaker. Ramaker supports your work/life balance by offering a compressed workweek, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 608-643-4100 or at employment@ramaker.com.


Ramaker requires a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment, when allowed by state and federal law. 

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