Coneco Engineer’s & Scientist is actively seeking an Environmental Scientist to add to our team for our Providence, RI office. We are a consulting firm that focuses on environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying. We have provided exceptional environmental services with diverse and well-known local and national companies for over 30 years. We offer a wide range of services in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Coneco offers the ability to learn and collaborate with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward future possibilities within the company.

This career opportunity will allow you to participate in a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects, plan field activities, engage in field oversight of subcontractors, author technical reports, communicate with staff, ensure quality execution, and evaluate site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure. The position requires strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client-specific requirements. The ideal candidate is motivated and safety-conscious with effective communication skills.

Qualifications:

· 0-5 years of experience

· B.S. in Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related course of study.

· Familiarity and/or coursework in ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

· OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is a plus but not required.

· Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to observe, document, and communicate field conditions.

· Be self-motivated; willingness to work independently or collaborate as a team to solve problems.

· This position involves field work in all types of weather and terrain at various times of the day. Flexibility and preparedness are a must.

· Must pass background check, drug screening; have an insurable driving record and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct sampling activities (including soil, air, groundwater, surface water, building materials).

· Oversee subsurface drilling activities and sampling collection.

· Provide remedial action oversight/direction to environmental service field crews.

· Respond to emergency releases of petroleum products, mercury, PCB’s, etc.

· Oversee underground storage tank removals and prepare closure reports.

· Perform industrial hygiene and air/dust monitoring associated with construction and utility work.

· Use of field equipment for monitoring, field screening, and sampling purposes.

· Data analysis and interpretation to determine the next course of action.

· Draft site plans, sampling plans, and other figures.

· Prepare technical and regulatory reports for submittal to clients and state/federal agencies.

· Communicate with clients and subcontractors as needed.

· Attend required health and safety training sessions and obtain necessary certifications.

· Perform ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments & Phase II Investigations.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage plans, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, IRA retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Providence, RI 02903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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