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Staff Environmental Scientist (Reading, PA/Morristown, NJ)

Morristown, NJ 07960

Posted: 02/02/2026 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Other Job Number: 640102 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Pay Rate: $39.10-$45hr
Client Job Title: Staff Environmental Scientist
Location: Morristown/NJ 07960
Job Description:

The Staff Environmental Scientist will perform environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.

Office position that provides oversight of field survey teams.

Collect and analyze project related data for environmental impact projects.

Prepare environmental reports, environmental impact statements and transmission line routing studies.

Collect GIS data for analysis, conversion and migration.

Compile GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.

Support compliance with erosion and sediment control plans.

Oversee a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.

Comply with company and site safety policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Job Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least two years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects is required.

OR Master Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least one year performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects is required.

 
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of environmental site assessment methods. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental permitting process. 
  • Experience using GPS or working in the ArcGIS desktop environment. 
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Valid driver's license Required.
  • Ability to pass background and drug testing.
  • EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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