Environmental Scientist / Geologist

3d3 days ago

Kleinfelder

Boston, US · Full-time · $68,000 – $100,000

About this role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture and technical excellence. Our Environmental team is looking for a motivated Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our New England group in Boston or Worcester.

In this role, you will participate in a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects. You will plan and lead field activities with minimal oversight, oversee subcontractors, and author technical reports to ensure quality execution.

You will train entry-level staff and evaluate site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure. The position requires strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work from either Boston or Worcester. Kleinfelder provides a supportive environment where employees can thrive and experience professional growth in their careers.

Requirements

4-8 years of work on environmental assessment and remediation projects
Experience conducting environmental field investigations and data collection/sampling
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline preferred
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to travel outside of New England up to 20% of the time
Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work independently as well as in a team environment
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and lead field activities with minimal oversight
Engage in field oversight of subcontractors
Author technical reports and ensure quality execution
Train entry-level staff professionals
Evaluate site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure
Coordinate technical aspects of small to moderate size projects
Conduct field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis, and technical support