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Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice: Project Scientist​/Geologist​/Engineer; Alaska-

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Sitka, Sitka Borough, Alaska, 99835, USA
Listing for: Onterris
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance & Protection, Geology / Geoscience
  • Science
    Environmental Compliance & Protection, Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice: Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer (Alaska-based)

Environmental Site Assessment Manager

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Alaska, with experience supporting environmental site assessment and remediation projects within the state.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000-$120,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

  • Planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation, and/or site-specific reuse and/or area-wide planning/design activities.
  • Assisting with project fieldwork throughout Alaska, including site reconnaissance, brownfield inventories, soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling, and remediation at various locations.
  • Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
  • Exercise safe work practices by following all Onterris and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
  • Supervision of subconsultants and subcontractors in the field.
  • Consult with senior staff to prepare work plans and technical reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations.
  • Exercises judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within the assigned timeframe(s).
  • Communicates to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget.
  • Assisting with project management/grant administration for multiple grant-funded projects.
  • Grant application support, including assisting senior grant writers with preparing and submitting grant applications.
  • Additional duties as may be assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or an associated science or a combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II ESAs, remediation, and/or site-specific reuse and/or area-wide Planning activities.
  • Experience with multi-media sampling (i.e., soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.).
  • Experience with conducting remedial/construction oversight, confirmatory sampling, air monitoring, and documentation.
  • Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination.
  • OSHA  training preferred, but not mandatory – we will provide OSHA training to meet the requirements of the role.
  • Must have a basic understanding of geologic and environmental principles and their application to field circumstances and be able to collect and synthesize geologic and environmental data in the field.
  • Able to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, and air monitoring equipment.
  • Able to learn and deploy GPS location equipment in the field to record pertinent locations.
  • Exhibit discretion and good judgment and always maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team…
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