Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Merjent is hiring an Environmental Scientist/Geologist for their Contamination/Due Diligence Team to conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for various projects. The role involves technical report writing, construction monitoring, and managing environmental investigations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience. This full-time position offers a salary between $141,000 and $159,000 and allows for remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements.
position summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join a Contamination/Due Diligence Team to conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II Investigations for energy infrastructure, transportation, and redevelopment projects. This position requires technical knowledge of environmental regulatory criteria for soil, groundwater, and soil vapor.

This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $141,000 and $159,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real - it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

responsibilities
• Author technical reports, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II Drilling Investigation reports, Response Action Plans (RAPs), Construction Contingency Plans (CCPs), and construction monitoring reports.
• Manage/conduct construction monitoring for transportation, redevelopment, and utility projects; including field screening, field reports, soil and groundwater sampling, impacted media management and documentation, and use of various field equipment (photoionization detector (PID), 4-gas meter, etc.).
• Support the preparation of cost estimates and scopes of work to support proposal efforts.
• Conduct environmental field tasks and environmental reporting tasks.
• Manage and/or support Phase I ESAs and Phase II Investigations for transportation, redevelopment, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage and conduct desktop contamination reviews for energy infrastructure projects, including the development of Construction Contingency Plans/Health and Safety Plans.
• Solicit subcontractors, schedule and manage field activities involving staff and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to complete and review projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

qualifications and experience
• B.S. in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional environmental experience.
• Applicable due diligence experience in Minnesota.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain certification upon employment.
• Experience in environmental report generation including RAPs, CCPs, Phase I ESAs, and Phase II ESAs.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of field equipment, including PIDs and 4-gas meters.
• Environmental construction monitoring, including collection of GPS data points, soil and groundwater sampling, soil classification, field screening, and creation of daily field reports.
• Adept at reading and interpreting geological maps and databases.
• Initiative-taker with excellent organizational/task management skills.
• Highly adaptable with a strong ability to work well under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, and in the context of a larger team with other project managers.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate that information into easily understandable written deliverables.
• Must be willing to conduct field work locally as needed (30%), depending on the needs of projects.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

E-Verify

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to merjent.applicantpro.com.

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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