Environmental Scientist - Due Diligence

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides engineering design, forensic consulting, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, and environmental solutions to municipalities, state agencies (DOTs), architects, developers, real estate owners, property managers, and commercial clients.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Job Description

Are you proficient at conducting Phase 1 Environmental Assessments and / or Property Condition Assessments and writing technical client reports?

Do you enjoy travelling nationally on a regular basis to service your clients?

Then this is the job for you!

Environmental Scientists in our Due Diligence group will travel nationally up to 100% to conduct Phase 1 and Property Condition Assessments for our national clients.

Frequent travel to our client's project locations across the United States is required.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Phase 1 as per ASTM standards.
• Conduct Property Condition Assessments (PCA) as per ASTM standards.
• Write detailed client-facing ESA and PCA reports including the preparation of accurate data / summary tables and / or figures.
• Assist senior managers in the coordination of work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
• Assist senior managers in meeting milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.
• Assist in the selection and / or management of project staff members and subcontractors.
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans / Job Safety Analyses for sites.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in an environmental scientist role conducting ASTM Phase I assessments and Property Condition Assessments.
• Working knowledge of ASTM assessment standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite required. Familiarity with CAD, and / or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus.
• Ability / willingness for frequent national travel for field work. Valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Information

Physical requirements include the ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing of ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof-mounted equipment when conducting PCA projects, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity.

The salary range for this position ranges from $55,000 to $85,000.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental;

Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.

We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.

5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our Lifetime of Learning program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

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