Environmental Scientist​/Geologist​/Task Manager

Overview

TRC is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Task Manager to join our Portland or Augusta, Maine Engineering, Construction, and Remediation team. This career-oriented position requires providing clients all aspects of environmental consulting from proposal preparation to project execution. The position focuses on a candidate seeking to continue the development of technical skills and management of project tasks, new and existing clients, and workloads.

The ideal candidate has experience executing field activities and drafting technical reports, as well as project or task management experience. A desire to work with internal business development professionals and senior managers to establish and grow a sustainable client base is required.

• Coordination and oversight of drilling activities, other subsurface investigations, and remedial actions, including classifying soil, and collecting and submitting environmental samples (soil, water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air) in accordance with state and federal regulations, QA/QC procedures, and established standard operating procedures.
• Preparation and/or review of technical reports including summarization of activities, data interpretation and analysis, drafting of soil boring and monitoring well construction logs, and participation in the development of recommendations and remedial options.
• Completion and/or coordination of ASTM-compliant Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Remedial Action Plans, Cleanup Completion Reports, and other due diligence and remediation efforts.
• Working on projects operating within Maine DEP, NHDES, MassDEP, VTDEC, and/or EPA regulations and guidance (including the Brownfields Program), and ASTM standards.
• Preparation of proposals for new and existing clients, including scope and budget development.
• Project management including direct responsibility for invoicing and scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Development of solutions to project challenges in collaboration with senior staff.
• Management of field staff and other project personnel to ensure that budgets, schedules, and proposed scopes of work are met or satisfied.
• Direct interface with clients.

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, engineering, or other related field from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience interfacing with clients in a professional and service‑oriented manner.
• Candidate must be both a reliable team player and self‑starter.
• Ability to work from office environment (Portland, ME or Augusta, ME).
• Position requires lifting equipment (up to 50 pounds) and working outdoors in all conditions.
• Occasional (20% - 50%) travel with limited long‑distance (overnight) travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check and motor records check.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Experience with the EPA Brownfields Program.
• Experience with mill remediation and redevelopment projects.
• Experience with environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESAs).
• Experience with hydrogeological projects and/or NAPL sites.
• Experience performing construction monitoring and oversight.
• Experience in the hazardous building materials, indoor air quality, and/or industrial hygiene industry.
• Licensed Asbestos Inspector and/or Project Monitor and prior experience in various aspects of abatement projects.
• Experience with client interactions and business development.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification, including current refresher training.

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full‑time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part‑time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Benefits are applicable to US employees depending on employment status…