Senior Scientist

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Location: Pacific Northwest, U.S. (Remote)

This Senior Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Senior Scientist, you will be joining a high-performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, geologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Senior Scientist position will include managing and leading multi-media environmental investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal, state, and international programs. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with a team of talented professionals, cultivating client relationships, and providing mentorship to junior team members.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead the design and implementation of environmental investigations conducted as part of remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under CERCLA, RCRA, or state programs.
• Lead design, conduct, and oversight of data analyses in support of investigation objectives.
• Lead preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
• Advocate for the technical findings and conclusions of investigations and negotiate with state and federal regulators.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging issues. Participate in technical conferences or work groups to advance novel approaches.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in investigation methodologies and reporting.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate investigations into broader environmental impact assessments.
• Mentor and upskill junior team members.

Specific Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and site investigation, with a strong record of successful project outcomes and management.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA), particularly Washington and Oregon state regulatory programs.
• Proven leadership in designing, planning, and executing programs within the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study project life cycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to a behavior-based safety culture.

Education and Licenses

• M.S. degree in biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, engineering, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Policy
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k w/matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Bonus Opportunities

Our Principles

• Strive for excellence, always
• Be open, honest, and direct
• Assume good intentions
• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
• Listen to learn
• Be accountable for our work
• Foster teamwork
• Demonstrate integrity
• Take pride in one’s work
• Live your personal values
• Provide a safe and healthy work environment that promotes wellness
• Have fun!

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Originally posted on Himalayas