Environmental Scientist / Geologist

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Overview
TRC is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist to join our Engineering, Construction, and Remediation team in New Providence, New Jersey. This position would be part of a very skilled team that works closely with Project Managers and other technical leads providing support for remediation and regulatory compliance projects. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with strong quantitative training and communication skills (written and verbal), an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high performing team.
Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and remediation related projects in the field and office.
• Perform a variety of field work including environmental assessments and investigations, environmental media sampling (soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, and vapor), drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, bedrock investigations, geophysical investigations, soil gas investigations, site inspections, and subcontractor procurement and oversight.
• Support field testing programs and other investigative techniques and analyze the resulting data to quantify the aquifer hydraulic, lithologic, and structural properties and chemical distribution.
• Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, work plans, design documents, and construction documents in support of engineering design from pilot to full-scale remediation system design.
• Support management of medium-to-large, complex tasks to ensure internal and external expectations are met for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Assist during proposal development including preparation of work scopes and budgets.
• Limited travel regionally and state-wide on short and long-term assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, or Geology from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent attitude, communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability (with training) to travel to and perform and manage field work (construction oversight, drilling oversight, soil/groundwater sampling, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the basic qualifications the qualifications below are highly desired but not required:

• 2+ years of experience in the field of environmental due diligence, compliance, or remediation consulting preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER health and safety training certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hr annual refresher course certification).
• Knowledge of environmental regulations (NJDEP).

TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For more information please visit our website at www.trccompanies.com.
EEO Statement
TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.