Environmental Scientist

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Overview:

TRC is actively seeking an Environmental Scientist for employment supporting our West Seneca, NY office. This position will support our Engineering, Construction and Remediation Practice with the completion of environmental investigation and remediation projects, regulatory compliance projects, and technical report preparation for railroad clients and at inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. Duties will include:

Responsibilities:

Assist with site background information reviews, data assembly and evaluation, and preparation of investigation work plans and cost estimates.

Assist with scheduling and coordination of field work and field personnel.

Assist with procurement and scheduling of subcontractors and vendors such as laboratories, drillers, surveyors, etc. Manage subcontractors and vendors during field work.

Implement field activities including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, air, and soil vapor sampling programs.

Oversee soil boring advancement, soil vapor probe installation, test pit excavation and monitoring well installation and development.

Assist with implementation of aquifer and pilot testing programs.

Oversee remedial actions and conduct routine operation and maintenance activities at various project sites.

Use various equipment, meters, instruments, mobile devices and forms to collect, log and manage field data and test results.

Site inspections at various facilities for the purposes of assessing regulatory compliance.

Prepare draft sections of technical reports based on the results of background information review, field activities, field data and test results, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Geology or Environmental Engineering

1-3 years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on site investigation and remediation.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability and willingness to work independently and/or as a member of a team, including the ability to work on multiple assignments.

Strong time-management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.

Must be willing to accept short- and long-term field assignments.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, transportation and be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle records check.

Ability to drive, travel and perform field work away from home, office, and in outdoor environments.

Candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment or within five working days from date of hire.

Candidates will frequently be required to lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds, occasionally hoist loads of up to 50 pounds, and frequently use various hand tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.

May require some work outside of normal business hours and days; in particular for emergency response activities.

Experience with Microsoft Office; especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to take 40-hour HAZWOPER training, be entered into a medical monitoring program upon hire and will be required to wear PPE, including a respirator (potentially).

TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For temporary employees, TRC offers a 401(k) plan with a company match. For more information, please visit our website at .

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $50,000-$59,000. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Benefits: TRC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• 7 Paid holidays, 1 Floating vacation, and 15 Days PTO

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

EEO Statement:

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

Permanent