Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Sovereign Consulting is hiring an Environmental Scientist/Geologist with 0-3 years of experience for their Cherry Hill, NJ location. Responsibilities include groundwater, soil, and air sampling, oversight of drilling and tank removal, and technical report preparation. Candidates must have a relevant degree and OSHA certification. The position offers full-time employment with benefits such as healthcare, dental coverage, and paid time off.
Sovereign Consulting Inc., a national environmental consulting and remediation firm, is seeking a Geologist / Environmental Scientist with 0-3 years of experience working in the New York area for its Cherry Hill/Robbinsville NY location.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities as well as required experience, which would be helpful include the following:
• Groundwater (including low-flow), soil, and air sampling
• Oversight of drilling including soil and groundwater borings, monitoring well installations, soil vapor and sub-slab vapor point installations
• Oversight of underground storage tank removal and drywell sampling
• Indoor and outdoor air sampling for soil vapor intrusion studies
• Knowledge and experience working with field meters such as an oil/water interface probe, PID, LEL, and multi-parameter water quality meters
• Supervision of subcontractors
• Ability to keep detailed comprehensive field notes
• Assist with preparation (drafting and assembling) of monitoring, investigation, and other technical reports, including the analytical data tables and graphs and report figures
• Assist with proposal preparation
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Adhering to strict health and safety protocols
• Tracking and following through with multiple / various assigned tasks

Requirements:
• 0-3 years of geology/environmental science related experience
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Geology or Environmental Science
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required and current 8-hour refresher preferred
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and knowledge of EQUIS a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and field sampling skills

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test and a pre-placement medical evaluation that determines candidate’s ability to capably and safely perform the proposed job duties. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. These full-time positions offer an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.