Project Scientist

Project Scientist

Braun Intertec is looking for a Project Scientist to lead and manage environmental projects, including due diligence; spill response, assessment, and cleanup; soil & groundwater investigations, and remediation implementation and oversight. This position is located in the Midland-Odessa area.

This role will include all aspects of project management such as budgeting; proposal writing; communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal staff; project set up and management; and directing field staff to complete all aspects of projects including final reporting. This role will include mentoring junior staff and coordinating with various internal and external resources to complete the project work.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and related soil, vapor and groundwater contaminant investigations
• Manage active remediation sites and related services
• Generate cost estimates for environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Coordinate, perform, and direct staff and subcontractors for field tasks
• Train and mentor new staff
• Prepare and execute scope of work proposals
• Produce and review applicable reports and regulatory documents
• Manage projects for the entire life cycle, including direct communications clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Ability to independently analyze and interpret technical reports, technical guidance documents, and governmental regulations pertaining to environmental projects
• Strong technical writing skills
• Effective communication for clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to independently solve practical problems and manage daily project variables
• High attention to detail and great organizational skills to keep projects on schedule and within budget

Required Experience:

• B.S. degree or higher in Geology, Earth or Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• 3-5 years related experience in environmental assessment and remediation through Texas-based regulatory programs (see below)
• Experience with regulatory programs & regulations:
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
• Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP)
• Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
• Industrial and Hazardous Waste (IHW) Corrective Action Program
• Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Program

Additional

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with desire to obtain P.G. or P.E.
• Spill response, remediation oversight, and associated reporting
• Industrial compliance
• Demonstrated history of client development and/or staff supervision

Compensation Range: $66,000.00 - $99,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.