Environmental Scientist

Cape Environmental Management Inc is hiring an Environmental Project Scientist in Honolulu, HI. The role involves project planning, field sampling, data analysis, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in environmental remediation, and strong technical skills. The position requires up to 50% travel and is focused on high-profile environmental projects.
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Project Scientist with a strong background in environmental remediation to join our Technical Services Organization. This mid-career role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, develop technical leadership skills, and grow into a Technical Lead role on small to moderately complex assignments. This position must report to the CAPE office in Honolulu, Hawaii.


Responsibilities



Provide support for project planning, field sampling, quality control oversight, design evaluations, data analysis, and reporting.
Develop technical plans and reports including sampling and analysis plans, quality control plans, and construction completion reports.
Schedule and oversee field activities such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling, subcontractor management, and remediation system operation.
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and preparation of regulatory submittals.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to CAPE’s technical quality standards and procedures.
Collaborate with project and senior management to deliver high-quality results that meet budget, schedule, and client expectations.

Qualifications



Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in environmental remediation. Experience working in Hawaii/Tropical Pacific preferred.
Certifications/Training:
Preferred: Licensed Engineer or Geologist in Training (E.I.T. or G.I.T.) or able to obtain Professional Registration within six months of hire
HAZWOPER 40-hour training (and annual refresher).
Adult First Aid/CPR.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with satisfactory record.
U.S. citizenship required (due to federal contracting requirements).
Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with federal environmental regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard tools (CAD, ArcGIS, modeling software).

Work Environment & Travel



Position requires up to 50% travel annually for project support.
Field conditions may involve exposure to varied weather, hazardous materials, and physical demands.

WHY CAPE?


For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals, and employees’ professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.


CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home. Straight time overtime may be offered on certain field assignments.


CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.


Communication


Any communication regarding this position will come from an email address ending in cape-inc.com. Scammers may try to imitate our HR team. Please use caution when replying to emails that are from other domains. To ensure you are applying for a legitimate job, please only complete a job application that originates from https://www.cape-inc.com/environmental-jobs.


Pay: $80,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year


Benefits:



401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):



Will you now or in the future require any visa sponsorship? (E.g. H1-B)

Location:



Honolulu, HI 96819 (Required)

Willingness to travel:



50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96819