Staff Scientist (Hybrid)
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.
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ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as Staff Scientist, in Rochester, NY.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Staff Scientist position is located in our Rochester, NY office.
As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
- Complete all phases of Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and II) including information gathering, site research and report preparation. Solid writing skills are a must.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
- Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
- Assisting with project fieldwork. Fieldwork activities will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.
- Assisting in developing and executing work plans at project sites.
- Exercising considerable care in following directions and various project control documents.
- Occasional supervision of subcontractors in the field.
- Focused data review/analysis and comparison to regulatory standards, technical writing/report preparation and client interaction.
- Assisting with generation of proposals including scope and cost development under the supervision of Project Managers.
- Additional duties as may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree. in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.
- No Formal work experience required; relevant internship or 0-2 years of entry-level experience preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
- Experience with GIS software, particularly Esri ArcGIS is a plus.
- Experience with multi-media sampling (i.e., soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.) is a plus.
- Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination.
- OSHA 1910.120 training preferred, but not mandatory - we will provide OSHA training to meet the requirements of the role.
- Must have a basic understanding of environmental principles, related science and their application to field circumstances and be able to collect and synthesize geologic and environmental data in the field.
- Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops
- We will train you to deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, and air monitoring equipment.
- Able to learn and deploy GPS location equipment in the field to record pertinent locations.
- Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.
- Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
- Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
- This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.
- The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position involves local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation package: an annual salary ranging from $45,000-$60,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career, including an opportunity to work under experienced environmental scientists with varying levels of experience and expertise.
- Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges.
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.
- Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.
- Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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