Entry-level Environmental Scientist

SCS Engineers is hiring an Entry-level Environmental Scientist in Medford, OR, to support environmental projects including air quality and compliance. Responsibilities include data analysis, environmental reporting, and fieldwork. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science and some internship experience. The role requires fieldwork, lifting, and occasional travel. SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm focused on climate solutions.
What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for an Entrylevel Environmental Scientist to support our environmental services projects from our Medford NJ office. Our typical environmental service projects include air quality and stormwater and compliance and permitting site investigation remediation spill response and real estate due diligence services for commercial municipal and industrial clients.

If you thrive in a friendly collaborative setting enjoy flexible work hours and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn and grow each day SCS is a great fit. Your responsibilities will be primarily performed in the office along with fieldwork assignments.
How you can make an impact

You will assist senior project team members in meeting client goals by efficiently completing environmental compliance reporting and permitting activities as well as sampling data analysis and other project tasks as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• Perform environmental compliance reporting tasks data analysis and site investigations.
• Assist in the preparation of air quality and other environmental permit applications and human health risk assessments.
• Participate in sample collection activities at various environmental and solid waste sites. Coordinate sampling activities with laboratories to provide timely analysis of samples. Troubleshoot issues when necessary.
• Review laboratory and/or field data and prepare data summaries (tables graphs maps) as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential operation and maintenance (O&M) issues at solid waste facilities.
• Compile or review routine and nonroutine regulatory submittals or technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to applicable regulatory and/or client requirements.
• Assist in the planning and execution of fieldwork; coordinate work with other staff as needed.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports data etc.) prior to submission.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science or related science required.
• Minimum of 3 months of relevant environmental internship work and/research experience required.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory interpretation and compliance preferred.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and annual refresher training required.
• Ability to perform fieldwork including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time required. Up to 30% of time will be spent in the field. Some travel with limited overnight stays can be expected. Some extended project fieldwork may be required.
Pay RangeUSD $55000.00 USD $65000.00 /Yr.Additional InformationPlease note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors including relevant experience internal pay equity and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employeeowner which are listed below.
Whether its reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills repurposing contaminated properties producing alternative energy or sequestering carbon weve been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employeeowned firm and start creating your own legacy.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
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