Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice: Project Scientist​/Geologist​/Engineer; Alaska-

Job Summary

Remote position open to candidates based in Alaska with experience supporting environmental site assessment and remediation projects within the state. Annual salary range for this role is $85,000–$120,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.

• Plan, execute, and/or oversee Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation, and/or site‑specific reuse and/or area‑wide planning and design activities.
• Assist with project fieldwork throughout Alaska, including site reconnaissance, brownfield inventories, sampling of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media, and remediation at various locations.
• Collect field data in an organized and concise manner that follows corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
• Exercise safe work practices by following Onterris and client safety rules, OSHA regulations, and attending required safety training programs.
• Supervise subconsultants and subcontractors in the field.
• Consult with senior staff to prepare work plans, technical reports, data interpretation, and graphical presentations.
• Apply judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Manage project budget and hours, using time effectively to complete tasks within assigned time frames.
• Communicate to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit tasks within scheduled deadlines and budget limits.
• Assist with project management and grant administration for multiple grant‑funded projects, including grant application support and collaboration with senior grant writers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, an associated science, or a combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II ESAs, remediation, and/or site‑specific reuse and/or area‑wide planning activities.
• Experience with multi‑media sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.).
• Experience with remedial/construction oversight, confirmatory sampling, air monitoring, and documentation.
• Physical ability to perform typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination.
• OSHA  training preferred (training will be provided to meet role requirements).
• Basic understanding of geological and environmental principles and their application to field circumstances.
• Capability to learn and deploy common field equipment (water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment) and GPS location equipment.
• Discretion, good judgment, and confidentiality.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other computer‑aided software (Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced and demanding environment, travel throughout Alaska, and work outside normal business hours when needed.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations to all applicants. For US residents, additional information about accommodations can be found on our website.