Staff Scientist

About You

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, a multi-discipline premier environmental services provider.

The Staff Scientist/Engineer will work on remediation, compliance, permitting and other environmental project teams. Montrose is recognized as a high-end provider of environmental consulting services with a high degree of client service and value.

A Day in the Life

This role is based out of our Sandy Springs/Atlanta, GA location. You will work on a variety of complex project sites throughout the US, with primary focus in the Southeast. You will gain experience with various state and federal governing regulations, with the opportunity to advance your knowledge base with cross-training amongst the multitude of science and engineering disciplines represented by Montrose senior staff.

Key responsibilities for the Staff-Level Scientist/Engineer position may include the following:

• Perform multi-media site assessment sampling and field oversight of drillers or other subcontractors. This includes planning for the field events and preparing cost estimates
• Analyze data using advanced techniques, including statistical evaluation, database development and manipulation, and preparing GIS and 3-dimensional maps and models
• Evaluate remedial technologies, including comparative analyses; evaluate human health and ecological risk; develop concept-level remedial design plans; and evaluate chemical transport and fate in the environment
• Work with a senior project manager to consult with clients to prepare plans, permits, reports, and assessments
• Communicate to leadership when potential issues are foreseen, or potential issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology or Science from an accredited four-year college or university
• 1 - 3 years experience in the environmental industry
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment where you handle multiple project assignments simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel - ability to mobilize to a site with little notice may be occasionally needed
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record
• Complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience is preferred, including experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
• Working knowledge of air, waste, and wastewater requirements and compliance.
• Experience with regulatory reports and documentation as required by regulatory agencies including emissions inventory, Tier II and annual waste
• Working knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations (NSPS, NESHAP, CAA Title V, etc.)
• Experience with air permit-related tasks, such as routine reporting, testing and other regulatory submittals
• Possess or plan to possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license or Geologist-in-Training certification (GIT)
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and Microsoft Access
  
  
  

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Office working conditions are in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. The conditions during field work will vary and may include loud noises, exposure to the elements/weather, exposure to hazardous substances, and lifting (overhead, waist level) from the ground of supplies and materials (such as monitoring equipment and tools) up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. The work will involve some bending, standing and walking.

Travel

The position will involve travel, as needed and dictated by project work. Most travel is expected to be in the form of day-trips or week trips to client sites. Estimated travel away from home is < 50%.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.

What We Can Offer To You

At Montrose, we’re not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road – we’re committed to making it a reality. Our principles guide us: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Competitive compensation package: Annual pay ranging from $55k - $75k, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.
• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• Access to telemedicine and employee assistance programs
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size
• Hybrid work arrangement
  
  
  

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. With approximately 3,500 employees across over 90 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve.

Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com.

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.