Project Scientist- Environmental Solutions

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is seeking a full-time Project Scientist for their Environmental Solutions Practice in Eatontown, NJ. The role involves site characterization, risk assessments, and remediation activities, including field investigations and regulatory reporting. Candidates should have 1 to 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position is office-based and not remote.
About Us

PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1200+ employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people!

Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com.

Summary

Partner has an exciting opportunity for a talented full-time Project Scientist to support our ever growing Environmental Solutions Practice on projects throughout the northeastern United States out of Partner’s Eatontown, NJ office. The group focuses on site characterization, risk assessments, implementation of remedial actions, regulatory interaction, and reporting. Interested individuals will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with our current team of experienced professionals to perform Project Scientist responsibilities related to environmental investigation and remediation on a portfolio of diverse and interesting project sites.

Essential Duties & Tasks
• Coordination of field investigations, operations, and remediation
• Environmental monitoring and sampling including soil, groundwater, soil gas, and air
• Implement field investigation and remedial activities, such as soil borings and monitoring well installation, Underground Storage Tank removal oversight, soil excavation, soil disposal management, and associated sampling
• Collect field data utilizing monitoring equipment and instrumentation
• Operation and Maintenance of remedial systems
• Office support, such as evaluation of site data with regard to applicable regulations, data tabulation, technical report preparation, and regulatory submittals
• Work directly with and under the supervision of the teams Project Managers

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Experience conducting fieldwork on environmentally impacted sites and willingness to learn and execute additional remedial techniques
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Capable of conducting site reconnaissance and preparing detailed field notes
• Knowledge of scientific data compilation and organization
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
• Understanding of the concepts of environmental consulting as it pertains to risk management and due diligence
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Experience with state-specific environmental regulations (NJ, NY, CT, PA, or others) a plus

Qualifications
• Must have 1 to 5 years of relevant work experience in environmental consulting or environmental due diligence or risk management related services.
• Bachelor Degree from accredited university in geology, environmental science, engineering, or similar discipline;
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training; and
• Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to pass a baseline physical exam and respirator fit test;
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English and communicate clearly in person and over the telephone;
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen;
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift; and
• Travel to project sites within the tristate area (CT, NJ, NY) with potential travel to other states including overnights.

Compensation

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

California Consumer Privacy Act

We collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit:

https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act