Staff Environmental Scientist / Geologist

Job Description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a StaffGeologist or EnvironmentalScientist to join our EHS team on a full-time, direct basis at our Lehigh Valley office in Bethlehem, PA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) as well as remedial investigations to evaluate soil, groundwater, and/or soil vapor conditions.
• Oversight of soil boring programs as well as monitoring well installations.
• Soil, groundwater, and/or soil vapor sample collection.
• Summarize, map, and interpret data while comparing against State Federal regulations.
• Co-author ESA reports, work plans, remedial investigations, cleanup plans, and soil management plans.
• Assist with proposals and cost estimates.
• Provide field and office support to other environmental geotechnical staff, as required.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Environmental Geology, Geosciences, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience working in Geologist and/or Environmental Scientist functions.

This person will be expected to work regularly in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver's License as well as Reliable Transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Geologist (PG) license is a plus!
• Completion of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience with contaminant transport (including groundwater and soil vapor).
• Experience with Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program (Act 2) and Storage Tank Cleanup Program (Act 32).
• Experience working with soil, groundwater, and soil vapor is preferred.
• Proven ability to understand and apply Federal and State environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to carry out field work, as required.
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word and Outlook).
• Advanced proficiency with MS-Excel; this person will be expected to use formulas, conditional formatting, charts, and graphing features.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software.
• Interest in working at contaminated sites and brownfields (while utilizing PPE and following safety protocols).
• Proven ability to adhere to schedules, especially with providing deliverables while working on multiple project assignments concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal written).

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications!

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm,offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled