BETA is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join the team. This role will be conducting assessments and response actions under the MCP. Candidates must be self-motivated, possess excellent written and communication skills, and have the ability to interact with clients, and local and state agencies.

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight for environmental projects and site inspections for a large multi-year redevelopment project
Undertake and lead assignments involving research, data collection, field studies, estimating, GIS, calculations and project file management that support LSPs on MCP projects
Carefully document hypotheses, approach, and reasoning for easy review and use by others
Records research, data reduction, drilling oversight, media sampling & analysis into technical report preparation
Apply technical principals to project work following procedures & standards required by clients
Perform self QA/QC and make corrections prior to internal peer reviews
Work with senior staff and mentors on assignments of varying scope and complexity
Join regular team meetings and one-on-ones to maintain open lines of communication
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. May supervise the work of junior engineers and scientists on project work
Attend conferences and seminars for continuing education and training

Preferred location is BETA’s Chicopee office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:

BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Requirements

Skills Required:

BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
4-7 years experience implementing environmental assessment and response actions
Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
Must be able to harmoniously and effectively work in a team environment
Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition Assistance
Professional Development
Employee Engagement Program
401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.

Salary Description

$63,000-$92,000/year or commensurate

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