Senior Environmental Project Scientist

Trileaf Corporation seeks a full-time Senior Environmental Project Scientist with 5+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, particularly in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments. The role requires fieldwork, report drafting, and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Schaumburg, IL, and involves travel not exceeding 2-3 days at a time. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with various certifications.
Company:

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate, financial, and petroleum industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S.

Job Summary:

Trileaf is seeking a full-time, Senior Project Scientist with at least 5 years of field experience conducting environmental due diligence work on commercial real estate or telecommunication projects, to include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) and Phase II ESAs. This position will be based out of Trileaf’s Schaumburg, IL office.

Essential Job Functions:
• Travel to project location, take detailed notes and photographs of site
• Conducting interviews, in person, via email, and phone
• Ordering & analyzing government database records
• Performing regulatory agency file reviews
• Reviewing historical data (including topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs)
• Drafting of a standardized report using information from these various sources
• Performing final (EP) review of due diligence reports
• Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients
• Completing requested revisions & submitting report within pre-established timelines
• Conducting field work to collect samples of potentially contaminated subsurface media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) and/or indoor air
• Compare analytical contaminant data collected to applicable regulatory standards

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills:
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Valid driver license
• Capable of field work
• Ability and willingness to travel (travel not expected to exceed 2-3 days at a time)
• Good computer skills
• Independent worker
• Commitment to excellence
• Phase I/II Assessments
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:
• NEPA Assessments
• Licensed Asbestos Inspector
• Management
• Mold assessment experience
• Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)
• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)
• Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)
• Environmental Professional (EP)

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields

Benefits:
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k w/matching
• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.