Senior Scientist
$85,819–$143,031 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and manage environmental site assessment and remediation projects, providing technical leadership for Contamination Assessment & Remediation initiatives across the West. Prepare analytics reports, analyze complex problems to develop remedial solutions, and compile data against regulatory standards. Mentor junior staff, distribute work within multi-disciplinary teams, and draft requests for proposal and tender documents. Lead exploration plan development including risk assessment and budgeting while adhering to health, safety, and environment policies. Manage client relationships and participate in community of practice activities to maintain expertise in emerging contaminants like PFAS and hydrocarbons. Work from the Seattle office with three days in-office, supporting domestic and international projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent
- 6 to 8+ years of related experience
- 1 to 3+ years of project management experience in a client-facing role
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Solid understanding of the Washington State Department of Ecology Model Toxics Control Act for site cleanups
- Experience in the technical delivery of contaminated site investigations and remediation, and environmental case closure
- Proven experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment
- Self-starter and willingness to work in a team in a fast-paced environment
- Must be organized and have strong written and technical skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving – ability to identify multiple solutions to a problem
- Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior based safety (BBS) culture in all aspects of the job
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification activities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Must be available for weekend shifts
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