Environmental Scientist III/IV

Perteet is seeking an Environmental Scientist III/IV for their Everett, WA office. The role involves supporting environmental assessments, compliance, and permitting projects, including report writing and fieldwork. Candidates should have a BA/BS in geology or environmental science, 8-10 years of relevant experience, and HAZWOPER training. Strong communication and technical skills are required. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $93,600 based on experience.
Perteet is an experienced and award-winning infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our communities. For over 33 years, we have been partnering with public agencies to help keep cities and towns moving forward in Washington State and beyond. Perteet is a community of self-disciplined people and teams. We are fiercely devoted to our employees’ personal potential and professional excellence. Client relationships are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to exceeding their expectations. We believe in learning, creativity, and innovation, as well as treating everyone with respect, integrity, and honesty. We are also devoted to making a difference in our communities through volunteer service opportunities and leadership.

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Scientist to assist our environmental team on a full-time basis. Located in Puget Sound and associated with Perteet’s Everett office, this position would provide support to various environmental assessments, environmental compliance, and infrastructure permitting projects. Work includes due diligence work, report preparation, and various environmental fieldwork. The successful candidate will be able to work independently in support of the Environmental Services Team and Perteet project managers with all aspects of client and project team coordination.

Responsibilities:
• Assume lead and supporting technical role for projects.
• Report writing, generation of figures, tables, and database management.
• Complete Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment.
• Support Project Managers in preparing scopes of services and fee estimates.
• Perform Investigations at chemically contaminated properties.
• Collection of soil and water samples using various sampling techniques.
• Prepare environmental documentation in support of NEPA, SEPA, and local agency permitting requirements.
• Planning and coordinating directly with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Assume supporting roles in proposals and business development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in geology or environmental science; 8-10 years directly related professional experience and/or training in environmental assessment/remediation-related work.
• Completed HAZWOPER 40-hour training, along with an updated 8-hour refresher.
• Ability to obtain Washington State Site Assessor Certification (UST)
• Background in statistics and working with statistics software, such as Excel to derive meaningful results from various types of data.
• Must be self-sufficient, resourceful, and demonstrate exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Expert-level use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• ARC GIS experience desirable.
• Articulate in communicating with a broad range of audiences including engineers, public sector clients, and environmental regulatory agencies.

Salary Range – $70,000 to $93,600 based on experience level. This is an exempt position.

Perteet Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, age, color, mental or physical disability, veteran status, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

Our benefits package is among the best in the business
• Medical/Dental (incl. Prescription Drug)
• Life Insurance and Accidental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan and ESOP
• Section 125 Premium Only Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Societies