DescriptionEnvironmental Staff Scientist – Cleveland, Ohio
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join our Environmental team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the environmental industry!
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Environmental Staff Scientist willsupport the Environmental business by learning, conducting and Task-managing for Phase I ESAs, NEPA, and Phase II ESAs/Brownfield sites, There will also be potential to be involved with Wetland projects and Asbestos surveys/projects. This position should expect 10% travel as business needs dictate.
Shift/Schedule: Typically,Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
What you’ll do:
- Perform environmental services including Phase I and II environmental site assessments (ESAs), NEPA assessments, and others
- Assist in assessment and remediation and field work
- Potential for training and certification in asbestos surveys
- Perform industrial hygiene services to include assisting with indoor air quality assessments
- Ability to prepare technical proposal and reports
- Ability to communicate with clients and regulators to keep projects moving and on schedule
- Ability to self-manage and make decisions during all phases of a project
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field
- Strong technical proposal and report writing abilities
- Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with excellent communication, analytical, and organization, as well as time and budget management skills
- Must be computer literate and able to operate most field/office equipment relating to one’s discipline
- Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Prior experience in environmental consulting preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
