Senior Project Scientist, Phase ESA & Due Diligence

Position Overview

This Project Scientist position will design and implement appropriate technical services to ensure that client and project management needs are met. Position includes performing field and office tasks with a concentration on due diligence Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) as well as providing project management support for traditional assessment and remediation projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Must meet the definition of an environmental professional as per 40 CFR 312.10.
• Minimum of 5 years in the environmental consulting industry with demonstrated progression in planning, managing, preparing and overseeing Phase I ESAs and other due diligence activities including office and field tasks.
• Able to independently identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
• Understanding of environmental regulations (relevant to due diligence projects) related to hazardous and solid waste, pollution prevention, waste minimization, spill response, stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, air quality, underground, and above ground storage tanks.
• Understanding of Toxic Substance Control Act (asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs and radon).
• Understanding of codes and standards (including recent ASTM update) as they pertain to environmental investigation and due diligence projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing experience.
• Ability to lead subcontractors, coworkers, and other professionals in task management capacity to complete due diligence project scopes on time and on budget.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of staff level professionals based on direct hands‑on interactions.
• Use of a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license is required to travel to project sites.
• Field Coordination and Management
  • Set up field activities and protocols related to Phase I ESA due diligence projects.
  • Conduct Phase I ESA site reconnaissance/visits.
  • 30% - 50% fieldwork.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation
  • Coordinate the collection and review of project data, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine project requirements and future client needs.
  • Primary author for Phase I ESA reports for Principal review that appropriately documents findings, identifies RECs, and provides recommendations and meets project deadlines.
• Project Management
  • Prepare cost proposals.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are monitored and reviewed in compliance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Staff Mentoring and Training
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

This position works in the field as well as the office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform site visits/inspections, and potentially sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers).

These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work may involve the use of hand‑held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist.

Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be…