Environmental Staff Scientist; Asbestos​/Mold​/Lead

Position: Environmental Staff Scientist (Asbestos / Mold / Lead)
NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist with a strong focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Industrial Hygiene in Kennesaw, GA to support a variety of building-related and environmental consulting projects. This role is ideal for a professional experienced in asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint assessments, with additional exposure to Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and subsurface investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform indoor air quality (IAQ) and industrial hygiene assessments, including asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint inspections

Conduct site investigations, sampling, and prepare technical reports for IH/IAQ projects

Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including site reconnaissance and records reviews

Assist with Phase II investigations as needed, including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling

Provide field oversight of drilling and subsurface activities

Communicate findings with project managers and clients

Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field1+ years of experience in IAQ / industrial hygiene (asbestos, mold, lead paint, etc.)Working knowledge of Phase I ESAs and environmental site assessments

Experience with sampling techniques and field documentation

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Ability to work in a field-based environment

Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

AHERA / Asbestos Inspector or similar certifications

Experience with Phase II ESAs and subsurface investigations
40-hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain)
Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Certification reimbursement

Paid time off Company–observed paid holidays

Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children

Company paid short term disability coverage

Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions

Wellness program with incentives

Employee Assistance Program Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites with fuel card About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety.

We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 19 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils,…