Project Scientist (Geologist)
Location: Huntington Station, New York
Country: United States
Category: Environmental
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: June 9, 2026
Job ID: 647973
Job Description
Our client is looking for an Environmental Scientist to support ongoing field efforts. Field activities include: observing soil borings and monitoring well installation; collecting groundwater, sediment, soil, soil vapor, and air samples; operating of air monitoring equipment; and observing/documenting remedial construction activities.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Perform and coordinate field tasks, budget preparation, and tracking.
- Plan, conduct and coordinate environmental site assessments, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, and environmental sampling.
- Provide technical oversight and manage subcontractors, including documenting construction activities and reviewing project specifications.
- Check data and review documents for completeness.
- Draft correspondence and reports, including Phase I ESA reports, MCP reports, and soil management documents.
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
- 4+ years of previous professional experience in geo-environmental consulting
- Knowledge of NYSDEC environmental regulations a plus.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Valid U.S. Driver's license.
- Experience with GIS software a plus.
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills are required.
- Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
- Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight year-round, as required without restrictions.
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