Environmental Scientist​/Geologist

Position Summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our Contamination and Due Diligence Team. This role will support energy infrastructure, transportation, and redevelopment projects through the completion of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II Environmental Investigations. The position requires strong technical knowledge of environmental regulatory criteria related to soil, groundwater, and soil vapor.

The ideal candidate will be located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area, though a hybrid work arrangement may be considered. This is a full time, benefits eligible position. This is primarily a field-based role, and candidates should expect to spend approximately 50 to 70 percent of their time in the field.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $79,400 to $119,500, depending on qualifications and experience.

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. At Merjent, all full-time employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority, prorated according to their start date. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government.

Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guides us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

• Conduct environmental field tasks and environmental reporting tasks.
• Manage and/or support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II ESAs for transportation, redevelopment, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Author or assist with technical reports, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II Drilling Investigation reports, Response Action Plans (RAPs), Construction Contingency Plans (CCPs), and construction monitoring reports.
• Manage/conduct construction monitoring for transportation, redevelopment, and utility projects; including field screening, field reports, soil and groundwater sampling, impacted media management and documentation, and use of various field equipment (photoionization detector (PID), 4-gas meter, etc.).
• Support desktop contamination research for energy infrastructure projects, including the development of Construction Contingency Plans/Health and Safety Plans.
• Work as part of a team to complete and review projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

• B.S. in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional environmental experience.
• Applicable due diligence experience in Minnesota.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Practices for Commercial Real Estate certification required.
• Experience in environmental report generation and implementation of RAPs, CCPs, Phase I ESAs, and or Phase II ESAs.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of field equipment, including PIDs and 4-gas meters.
• Environmental construction monitoring, including collection of GPS data points, soil and groundwater sampling, soil classification, field screening, and creation of daily field reports.
• Adept at reading and interpreting…