Environmental Scientist

Houston, Texas

Full-Time

Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSCI) is a multi-disciplinary environmental, engineering, and construction consulting firm located in the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas for over 40 years. SSCI is a woman-owned, small business enterprise with a strong commitment to diversity and competitive benefits. SSCI’s clientele is primarily comprised of commercial, light industrial, and public sector schools, universities, and municipalities in the Greater Houston area.

SSCI is a Texas Licensed Professional Geoscience and Professional Engineering firm with licensing as a Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Corrective Action Specialist, UST Contractor and trainer in Texas and Louisiana, Asbestos Management Planner Agency, and Lead Risk Assessment Firm.

• Perform site reconnaissance, environmental inspections, and soil, groundwater, surface water, or other environmental sampling as assigned and trained.
• Prepare field notes, sampling records, boring logs, photographs, site sketches, equipment calibration records, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Use, inspect, calibrate, and maintain field instruments and sampling equipment in accordance with training and project procedures.
• Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments through historical and regulatory research, site visits, interviews, and preparation of draft report sections for technical review.
• Support Phase II investigations and remediation activities, including drilling and subcontractor observation, sample collection, and documentation of field activities within assigned responsibilities.
• Compare analytical results with project-specific criteria identified by senior staff and flag discrepancies, missing information, or potential concerns for review.
• Assist with stormwater, SPCC, waste management, petroleum storage tank, and other environmental compliance inspections and documentation as assigned.
• Maintain organized project files, submit accurate time and expense records, and communicate task progress, field changes, and potential delays promptly.
• Communicate professionally with site contacts, contractors, and laboratories within assigned responsibilities; refer regulatory interpretations, scope changes, and client commitments to the project lead.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Approximately zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience. Applicable internships, research, coursework, and field experience will be considered.
• Basic understanding of environmental science, field data collection, and scientific documentation; ability to learn applicable regulations and project procedures.
• Strong writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to organize data and prepare clear technical documentation.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, work effectively with a project team, and complete routine assignments with increasing independence after training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites. A driving record that meets company and insurance requirements is required to operate company vehicles.

• Environmental consulting internship or experience with site assessments, sampling, inspections, remediation, or environmental compliance.
• Exposure to TCEQ programs such as TRRP and petroleum storage tanks, or to stormwater, SPCC, and waste management requirements.
• Experience with ArcGIS, GPS equipment, environmental field instruments, or preparation of technical maps and figures.
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