Environmental Scientist​/Geologist​/Engineer

Overview

LaBella is currently looking to hire an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer in our growing, multi-disciplinary, Brooklyn, NY office. LaBella is a 100% employee-owned firm with more than 2,000 professionals in more than 40 offices across 14 states, with additional international offices in the U.K. and Spain. Our growing Brooklyn office has the feel of a boutique consultancy with the resources of a larger‑sized firm.

This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic team working on exciting, multi‑phase, technically engaging, and impactful projects. The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports.

This individual will assist with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, support environmental investigations and remediation at E‑Designation and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program projects throughout the 5‑boroughs and the NYC Metro‑plitan area, and support project managers on various projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of office and field time and will have an opportunity to grow as a professional under the tutelage of experienced environmental professionals.

LaBella offers excellent training and career advancement opportunities and outstanding benefits.

• Perform field work within the 5‑boroughs and NYC metropolitan area.
• Perform soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling.
• Perform / oversee field activities and drilling on construction projects.
• Perform Phase I inspections.
• Collect, record, and organize field data in a concise manner.
• Present data, create maps, and prepare reports.
• Prepare deliverables on time and within budget.
• Maintain open communication with project team members.
• Prepare work plans and proposals and manage projects in consideration of environmental goals, timelines, resource allocation, and budgetary requirements.
• Support various environmental projects to ensure their successful planning, implementation, and completion.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and in line with the firm’s core values.
• Conduct work to professional standards and follow the firm’s QA/QC policy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists, engineers, contractors, and government agencies, to achieve project objectives.
• Collect and analyze environmental data, prepare reports, and communicate project progress, outcomes, and recommendations to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including environmental assessments, permits, reports, and correspondence, and ensure compliance with record‑keeping requirements.

B.S. degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

• 0–3 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related local environmental position. Entry‑level candidates with strong academic, internship, field, GIS, AutoCAD, or technical writing experience will be considered.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and / or ArcGIS required.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be team oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
• Must be a highly motivated self‑starter.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi‑disciplined group of professionals.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Possess technical knowledge and experience with NYC E‑designations, and brownfield sites within various programs, including the New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) as well as Superfund (CERCLA).
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong problem‑solving…