Environmental Scientist - job 1 of 2

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 20 offices across the U.S. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to act as Assistant Project Manager for our growing environmental consulting practice in our NYC office. The successful candidate will lead projects and guide junior staff, while performing office and field work, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments/Investigations and preparation of Remedial Action Workplans in the NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is ready to take on project management and staff training. This role will have increasing responsibility and is on a project management track. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are critical.

Salary range starts at $90,000. 

True Environmental offers comprehensive benefits focused on holistic employee well-being, including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO. They prioritize work-life balance through flexible options and foster professional growth via tuition reimbursement and continuous learning in a supportive culture.

• Participate in all aspects of site investigation and remediation, from the proposal stage, through preparation of workplans, conducting or overseeing others conducting field work, and writing summary reports, to final remedial documents
• Manage site investigations to determine the nature and extent of contaminated soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater and other media on a variety of sites, including public (parks, schools/universities, transit-related), residential, industrial, commercial, and private 
• Oversee field work, include oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and other subcontractors, during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, excavation activities, and remedial construction activities; and sampling various media including soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor and air
• Perform Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527, supervise junior staff, and perform peer reviews of same. 
• Prepare summary reports including reviewing laboratory analytical data; interpreting and tabulating data and preparing tables; soil boring logs; figures; and text
• Provide management and mentoring of junior staff to deliver projects while maintaining project budgets, schedules and deadlines
• Attend and lead project team meetings with staff, clients, and regulators

• BS in Environmental Engineering, or related environmental science or geology degree
• Professional engineering license preferred
• 6-8 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience performing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air and groundwater sampling
• Working knowledge of NYSDEC Rules, Regulations and Guidance documents including DER-10, Part 360, and Part 375 Regulations
• Working knowledge of the environmental investigation implications with the CEQR process (Chapter 12) preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, and research and documentation
• OSHA 40-Hour Training and 8-hour refreshers; OSHA 10 and 30-Hour construction training preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record, and be willing to travel and conduct field work in all boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently
• Strong quantitative/math and analytical skills
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• GIS competency preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to DOT regulated random drug testing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.