Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at
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We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist I for our growing environmental consulting practice in our NYC office. The successful candidate will lead project and field work, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments/Investigations and preparation of Remedial Action Workplans in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has at least 2 years of experience and is ready to take on project leadership and staff training. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical.
Salary range starts at $70,000
What you'll do
- Complete site investigations to determine the nature and extent of contaminated soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and other media on a variety of sites, including public (parks, schools/universities, transit-related), residential, industrial. commercial, and private.
- Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Participate in all aspects of site investigation and remediation, from preparation of workplans, conducting field work, writing summary reports, and final remedial documents
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation;
- The candidate will assist with training entry level staff
- Field work will include oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and other laborers during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, test pit installation, excavation activities, and remedial construction activities; and sampling various media including soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and air
- Perform Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527, supervise junior staff, and perform peer reviews of same.
- Prepare summary reports including reviewing laboratory analytical data; interpreting and tabulating data and preparing tables; soil boring logs; figures; and text
- Provide environmental construction field management, such as community air monitoring, soil management, remedial construction oversight, and more
- BS in Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree, or Environmental Science, Geology or related science degree
- 2+ years of environmental consulting experience
- Experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling
- Proficiency in logging borings and describing soil lithology based on the Burmister soil classification system
- Working knowledge of NYSDEC Rules, Regulations and Guidance documents including DER-10, Part 360, and Part 375 Regulations
- Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, and research and documentation
- OSHA 40-Hour Training and 8-hour refreshers
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record, and be willing to travel and conduct field work in all boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
- Experience working effectively with team members as well as independently
- Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills
- Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Must be able to wear a respirator
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to DOT regulated random drug testing
Peferred Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour construction training preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
