Senior Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Remediation

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Remediation

 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 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 Connecticut’s most notable development and infrastructure projects.

Serving clients mainly in Connecticut, 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 develop the next generation of young professionals.

VHB has an immediate opening to join our expanding SI&R team in Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven environmental professional who is passionate about solving complex challenges and motivated to help grow our SI&R practice. We’re seeking someone with a growth mindset -- a proven technical lead with strong mentoring skills that can build relationships with VHB’s existing clients and foster new pursuits in the marketplace. A 65-person SI&R team across VHB’s footprint will be available to provide resources and strong technical support to the selected candidate as part of this personal and professional growth opportunity. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering innovation and comprehensive solutions that will benefit our communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to develop creative, cost-effective, and compliant solutions for contaminated sites.
• Manage field investigations and conduct oversight of remediation projects while mentoring and training younger staff. 
• Coordinate the preparation and review of project deliverables (e.g. Phase I,II,III ESA reports, remedial action plans and reports, soil and/or groundwater management plans, bid specifications, and other technical documents with a high level of proficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, including coaching of field procedures, task and budget management, and promotion of a positive work environment.
• Represent VHB through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.
• Stay current with regulations, emerging contaminants, evolving technologies, and industry trends.

What You Bring

• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing and the ability to review technical documents with attention to detail.
• Innovative spirit and a growth mindset—eager to build client relationships and expand our visibility in the region.
• Strong team leadership, adaptability, collaborative problem-solving and an ability to support the career development of junior staff.
• Field and office experience (role is approximately 50% field work and 50% office work).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field (Master’s a plus).
• 5-8+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting and site remediation. Brownfield investigation and remediation experience a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher certification required.
• Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) track candidate preferred.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Connecticut is $95,000-115,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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