Environmental Scientist

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is looking for a talented Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in our new Winooski, VT office supporting projects throughout Vermont.

At VHB, our Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive services that investigate, manage and mitigate environmental risks while satisfying regulatory requirements and complex project variables. Join our team and play a crucial role in enhancing how we deliver technically excellent and thoughtful SIR services to our clients. You'll be instrumental in creating cost-effective, multi-disciplinary solutions and providing essential SI&R support for some of Vermont’s most notable development and infrastructure projects.

Serving clients mainly in Vermont, but also across New England, we offer a complete suite of services—including site assessments, subsurface investigations, as well as design and permitting support, which add value and foster sustainable growth. Join us in our mission to clean up the environment and revitalize blighted properties.

Responsibilities

• Field data collection (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil gas sampling) to support site assessments
• Observe and document investigation (soil borings and monitoring well installation)
• Construction and remediation activities for compliance with approved plans
• Conduct site assessments
• Leveraging technology to support data management and visualization
• Assist with writing technical reports, correspondence, notes and memoranda

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work in field and office settings
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including directing and managing subcontractors
• Motivated, with strong ability to problem solve and work independently
• ArcGIS experience/coursework preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of environmental consulting experience required
• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience preferred
• Masters degree preferred and may be substituted for work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required after 30 days of employment (cost covered by VHB)

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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