Environmental Scientist II/Geologist

Job Description

Environmental Scientist II/Geologist

Join our team as an Environmental Scientist II (Geologist) on a clear path to project management! In this dynamic role, you'll independently lead environmental site assessments while developing the skills needed to advance your career.

Job Summary:

As an Environmental Scientist, you'll work independently across diverse environmental projects, managing full-cycle site assessments, sample collection, data analysis, and detailed report preparation. You'll also collaborate with Senior Technical Staff on environmental compliance assessments and permitting projects.

This position offers a structured development track toward project management. We're seeking a proactive professional eager to build skills in client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and task coordination, with a clear pathway to transition into a project manager role.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments including Phase I and Phase II ESAs, Underground Storage Tank (UST) investigations, PADEP Act II site investigations and remediation, and Oil & Gas investigations and remediation

Manage and interpret environmental monitoring data to assess analytical trends and identify exceedances

Supervise and document field activities including soil borings, monitoring well installations, remediation, and sample collection

Prepare detailed work plans and reports outlining procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations

Work directly with project managers on task management and project execution

Travel to local project sites, with occasional overnight stays

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental consulting with focus on environmental assessment, due diligence, sampling, data collection/evaluation, and technical writing

Strong working knowledge of methodologies and procedures for due diligence, soil/groundwater investigations, remediation, and environmental compliance/permitting

Exceptional technical writing skills for documenting findings, preparing high-quality reports, and developing regulatory submittals

Clear, organized communication skills for effectively conveying technical information to both internal teams and external clients

Strong administrative and organizational abilities to manage project documentation, maintain accurate records, track milestones/deadlines, and support data management

Experience managing multiple subcontractors

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to field conditions

Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Exceptional time management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

Education:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

Stormwater permitting experience (NPDES, SWPPP, SPDES, etc.)

Working knowledge of PA ACT 2 Land Recycling Programs

Experience with Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC)

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current 8-hour refresher

ArcGIS skills and experience

PVEDI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PVEDI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PVEDI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Full-time