Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

PS&S is hiring an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in Warren, NJ, with a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 annually. The role involves supporting environmental services related to site assessments and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field, and strong communication skills. The position may include hybrid and remote work options, with fieldwork required across southern NJ.
Salary Range:
$55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

### Overview
Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels. PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work NJ 2025.

### Position Summary
Seeking an entry level professional to support various groups, performing various environmental services, including field and office work associated with site characterization/remediation projects and general environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.
This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined environment on a variety of project types and scales. The candidate will be highly motivated, outgoing, and a resourceful team player to complement our team.
This position will be based out of our Wall, NJ office. Projects and assignments will likely extend across southern NJ.

### Responsibilities
- Conduct field work consisting of site assessments/surveys, compliance inspections, sampling of soil/ groundwater/ stormwater/ vapor/ sediments and data gathering activities.
- Maintain field notes and fieldwork documentation; prepare field sketches and prepare and submit field reports for project manager/client/regulatory review.
- Assist project team in preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals.
- Knowledge and/or desire to learn NJ and federal (e.g. USACE and USEPA) environmental regulatory programs is important.

### Qualifications and Requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, engineering, or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
- At least 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required. (Training provided if necessary).
- Skills in MS Word and MS Excel. AutoCAD or ArcGIS experience is a plus.
- Skills in NYSDEC and NJDEP databases (GeoWeb, Dataminer) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently; troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a plus.
- The Ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning environmental regulations as they apply to brownfield site remediation, spill prevention, stormwater management, air permitting and other site remediation and compliance issues.
- Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients’ sites within NJ (Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required)
- Ability and willingness to support various groups and manage a variety of parallel tasks.

### What We Offer
- We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
- We foster an up-beat, creative, and fun environment.
- We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid on-site, and remote on some occasions.
- We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.


*Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.
• No recruiters or agencies please.
• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.