Principal Scientist

WHY CHA?

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Scientist to join our Power & Manufacturing – Environmental Team working remotely in Oregon.  

YOUR IMPACT

CHA’s engineers, ecologists and scientists partner with clients to develop practical solutions that strike the right balance between environmental sustainability, community needs and cost. We’re uniquely qualified to assist with environmental services from initial site characterization through remediation.  CHA draws on the expertise of technical professionals with decades of practical experience in environmental site assessment, brownfield remediation, and mitigation techniques.

The Principal Scientist is responsible for leading the technical execution of major projects including planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of major projects. This key role will lead scientific teams working on multiple assignments, varying in size and complexity, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures as well as laboratory policies. The professional in this role serves as a technical expert in their discipline, performing technical reviews of analytical data and methods and directing operational improvements as well as promoting innovation through the evaluation of new analytical techniques.

The Principal Scientist interacts with project management and other function teams, reporting findings to clients and company leadership as required. This individual develops relationships with current clients and assists business development in the preparation of proposals. Additionally, the Principal Scientist will complete field assignments as required.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of related, progressive technical and management experience required
• Valid US driver’s license required
• Proficiency with ArcMap or basic GIS Mapping required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel is required
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has proficient theoretical scientific knowledge
• Demonstrates and promotes a positive attitude toward position, group, and company
• License/certification in technical discipline is preferred 

SALARY RANGE:

$104,000 - $132,500

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.