Environmental Scientist - Due Diligence/Remediation

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Job Description

VERTEX is seeking a dynamic, energetic environmental scientist, geologist, or engineer who has 2 or more years of field experience collecting samples and writing technical client assessment reports to join our Boston team.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct and prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other environmental reports

• Conduct Phase II ESA field investigation activities, including environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air)

• Compile and review laboratory and field data

• Prepare tables, figures, and boring logs for inclusion in technical client-facing reports

• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and oversight of subcontractor project activities

• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for site visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field required.

• 2 years of professional experience conducting field work for environmental assessment and remediation projects

• Working knowledge of ASTM assessment standards

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong technical report writing skills with experience contributing content to client facing reports

• 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 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.

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

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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 recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.