Staff Scientist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you ready to take an active role working in the field on high-profile projects in the environmental science and engineering field? BETA Group has an opening for a Staff Scientist to join our rapidly growing Environmental Permitting team with a variety of exciting projects in progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading scientists and engineers while contributing to the success and growth of an expanding, employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities:

• Site Inspections
• Local and state records research
• GIS mapping
• Wetland delineation and stream assessments
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Invasive Species Inventories and Management Plans
• Environmental Permit Application Preparation
• Media sampling and analysis
• Data reduction
• Technical report writing
• Support/assist Licensed Site Professionals (LSPs) on MassDEP MCP projects
  
  
  

Preferred location is BETA’s Worcester, MA office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations.

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management
  
  
  

Requirements

Skills Required:

• BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 0-3 years’ experience conducting wetland delineations, permit plan review, and permit application preparation
• Familiarity with GPS field instruments and processes
• Ability to record and reduce field notes
• Excellent time management, and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Current HAZWOPER/OSHA 40/8
• NPDES CGP Inspector Certificate
  
  
  

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match
  
  
  

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.

Salary Description

$61,000-$77,000 or commensurate