Environmental Scientist

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Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview:
TRC is actively seeking a highly motivated **Geologist or Environmental Scientist** to support our growing Environmental, Construction & Remediation practice in New England (and beyond) managed from our **Lowell or Boston, MA **offices.

**This position offers a flexible remote/office work arrangement potential.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Support environmental projects, including site investigation and remediation, in the field and office;
- Manage and perform a variety of field work including due diligence, environmental assessments, environmental investigations, site inspections, feasibility tests, remedial implementation, and subcontractor oversight;
- Interpreting hydrogeological and chemical data, conducting analyses, identifying trends, comparing findings to regulations to evaluate compliance;
- Contribute to the authorship and review of technical documents, reports, and studies, ensuring consistent delivery of work products associated with assigned tasks;
- Prepare cost estimates and proposals for field investigations and to support remedial planning;
- Digital technology savvy (tablet-based field data collection systems);
- Collaborate effectively with fellow geologists/environmental scientists and other disciplines (e.g., engineers, chemists, hydrogeologists, geologists/geotechnical engineers, etc.) to meet project goals;
- Approach training and development efforts and coaching offered by TRC with energy and intentionality;
- Expect and adapt to diverse work assignments often running simultaneously and at different stages and paces;
- Maintain a billable utilization target and perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget for the scope of work and schedule with mínimal to modest levels of supervision; and
- Ability to travel regionally is required.

Qualifications:

- Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, or related degree from an accredited university.
- 2 to 7 years of prior work experience in environmental consulting is strongly desired.
- Ability to work independently in a project team context.
- Capability to effectively manage field and office tasks to completion without supervision, including tasks involving coordination with subcontractors and technical equipment vendors.
- Must have the ability to "own" and effectively manage tasks (field and office) and subcontractors.
- Understanding and awareness of health and safety practices.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification is a plus
- Experience or ability to coordinate, perform and manage field work (drilling oversight, soil logging, soil/groundwater/soil vapor sampling, etc.).
- Excellent writing/verbal communication skills for interaction with multi-disciplinary staff.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Experience with development of work plans (i.e., USEPA QAPPs), site investigation reports, proposals, and cost estimates a plus.
- Client focused, end-point oriented, with commitment to timely and high-quality work product delivery.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background, check, drug screen and motor vehicle records check.
- Valid Driver’s License- #LI-SE1_
- #LI-hybrid_

EEO Statement:
TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.