Senior Environmental Scientist - Due Diligence/Remediation

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, and environmental solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Senior Environmental Scientists conduct due diligence assessments and subsurface investigation/environmental remediation tasks for sites throughout their assigned region, and nationally on occasion. They regularly assist Project Managers with proposal preparation, scheduling, invoicing and other project management duties.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence environmental site assessments (Phase 1 and 2) and subsurface investigation/environmental remediation work.
• Write detailed environmental site assessment reports and/or other technical assessment 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.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of professional experience in the execution of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Subsurface Investigations, and remediation tasks.
• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Land Recycling Program (Act 2) and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Technical Requirements for Site Remediation.
• Prior experience conducting Property Condition Assessments a plus, but not required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions and meet expected deadlines.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite required. CAD or GIS systems a plus.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required. Training may be provided if necessary.
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel up to 100%, with occasional overnight, extended stay and/or national travel. Travel may include car, train, or plane as necessary, sometimes with little advanced notice.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required for this role, as it involves the frequent use of rental cars or company vehicles.

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].

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.