Senior Environmental Scientist

OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONSenior Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Remediation | Wethersfield, CTVHB's Wethersfield, CT office has a need for an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to join our growing Site Investigation & Remediation practice!ResponsibilitiesManages, plans, develops, organizes, and implements environmental investigation and remediation projectsExplores subject area, defines scope, selects areas for investigation, and develops novel conceptsDetermines client requirements and develops plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documentsLeads research teams to solve complex problemsInvestigates any quality problems that lead to project changes and modifies project plans as neededEnsures each project complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulationsEstablishes and monitors budgets to assess profitabilityRepresents VHB at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholdersResponsible for client relationships, visibility, and business developmentProvides direction and guidance to technical team members and reviews their work for technical accuracyMentors and may supervise junior team membersSkills and AttributesStrong understanding of State regulatory requirements, including CTDEEP Remediation Standard RegulationsAbility to make quick decisions regarding regulatory applicability and respond to clients in an efficient mannerExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsWillingness to mentor junior staff and work in a team-based atmosphereMotivated and able to problem-solveStrong knowledge of site assessment/characterization, data analysis, and remediation techniquesExperience working on contaminated sites throughout Connecticut including interaction with local, State, and Federal regulators (CTDEEP, CTDPH, and EPA)Familiarity working in urban environments, managing soil and groundwater on construction sites, and performing ASTM Phase I and II Environmental Site AssessmentsFamiliarity with state regulatory programs (Property Transfer, Voluntary Remediation, and Brownfields)Experience developing and implementing Remedial Action Plans, EPA Quality Assurance Project Plans, and PCB Cleanup PlansRCRA, TSCA, PCB, and Brownfield experience a plusQualificationsB.S. in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field5-8 years of environmental consulting experience (remediation focus) requiredMaster’s Degree preferredOSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications requiredLicensed Environmental Professional or on track to obtain preferred

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