Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Summary
True North Consultants is a growing environmental consulting firm that offers continuing growth, stable leadership, and views employees as valuable resources. We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Environmental Scientist, with 5-8 years of experience, to join our team in Naperville, Illinois, and become an integral part of our continued success. The full-time position will provide task-level support to project managers and engineers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Environmental Site Assessments - Phase I, Phase II, Soil Characterization (field work)
• Construction Oversight (soil management) & PID screening
• Preparation of field documents (notes, forms, photographs, figures, logs)
• Technical understanding and interpretation of state voluntary clean-up programs and leaking underground storage programs
• Technical report preparation (Phase I, Phase II, Uncontaminated Soil Certifications, PESA, PSI, UST/LUST, Site Remediation Program)
• Communicate project task status, schedule, findings, and recommendations to staff and senior consultants
• Occasionally, you may collaborate with co-workers in other departments.
• Local travel of 60-80% is expected
• Occasional travel out-of-state and 2nd/3rd shift or weekend work may be required from time to time

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: BA/BS in Science Related Discipline
• Years of Experience: 5-8 Years
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with AutoCAD and GIS program
• Professional Licenses/Certifications Preferred: OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are also required
• Medical approval by the Company's appointed physician, after employment is accepted, prior to the first day of work

True North is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Work setting:

• Construction site
• Hybrid work
• Office
• Outdoor work

Experience:

• Phase II: 4 years (Preferred)
• Illinois regulations (LUST, SRP, TACO): 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Naperville, IL