Staff Environmental Scientist 1 at Haley & Aldrich – Independence, Ohio

Staff Environmental Scientist 1
Cleveland, OH, United States | req2018

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Independence, OH office.

In this position, you will provide field and data analysis support for construction, groundwater monitoring, and field investigation elements associated primarily with Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) projects. Responsibilities include performing routine field investigations, environmental sampling, and site observation, as well as synthesizing, analyzing, and documenting field data. The selected candidate will routinely communicate findings, assist project managers with technical documentation, and gain valuable, hands-on exposure to environmental and construction consulting in the context of CCR compliance. This role is ideal for individuals looking to launch a career in environmental science, with a pathway for professional growth through a mix of field and office responsibilities under the mentorship of experienced staff.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Conduct field investigations and assessments related to CCR projects, including soil, groundwater, and site monitoring using approved industry standard procedures.
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field-testing tasks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
• Apply academic training to conduct calculations and evaluate environmental and project data.
• Assist with the collection, documentation, and organization of field data in accordance with project-specific plans.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports; assist with the summarization and graphical presentation of findings.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours. (Non-standard)
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• BS degree in science (e.g., environmental science, geology, chemistry, health science, or related field)
• Able to perform tasks and assignments including routine data collection, synthesis, analysis, and graphical and written presentation, and apply technical writing, verbal communication, and reasoning skills to project work.
• Apply academic training toward the ability to perform calculations and evaluation of information and can demonstrate attention to detail on assigned office and field tasks.
• Able to perform tasks and assignments under the direction of a Project Manager and/or other senior staff.
• Has basic and developing technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time-management skills needed in the consulting industry.
• Desire to learn and grow in the profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The salary range for this position in Independence, OH is $50,000 - $55,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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