Environmental Scientist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Our Southeast region works on a wide variety of interesting projects which provides the ability to work on a broad range of complex environmental issues. This is a great opportunity to continue to develop your project and client management expertise under the guidance of senior level management.

Environmental Scientists conduct due diligence assessments and remediation project tasks and may assist more senior colleagues with management tasks including proposal preparation and project management.

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

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

• Write detailed ESA 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 the 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, or related environmental field required

• 2+ years of professional of experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, contaminated site characterization investigations (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air), and/or implementation of remediation programs

• Experience with collection of soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air sampling required

• Working knowledge of ASTM Phase I/II ESA standards, state environmental regulations

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong technical report writing skills

• Able to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite required. Familiarity with CAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus

• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel with some national travel for field work. Valid driver's license is required

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role and can report into any one of our Florida office locations: Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, or Jacksonville Beach.

Physical requirements include ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain 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.