Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Entry Level

Overview:
Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients.

PS&S is ranked among the top national design firms by Engineering News Record (and among the top 15 national engineering firms in pharmaceuticals).

Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels.

Position Summary

Seeking an entry level professional to support various groups, performing various environmental services, including field and office work associated with site characterization/remediation projects and general environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined environment on a variety of project types and scales. The candidate will be highly motivated, outgoing, and a resourceful team player to complement our team.

This position will be based out of our Yonkers, NY or Warren, NJ office. Projects and assignments will likely extend across downstate NY and northern NJ.

Responsibilities:
Conduct field work consisting of site assessments/surveys, compliance inspections, sampling of soil/ groundwater/ stormwater/ vapor/ sediments and data gathering activities.
Maintain field notes and fieldwork documentation; prepare field sketches and prepare and submit field reports for project manager/client/regulatory review.
Assist project team in preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals.
Knowledge and/or desire to learn NY and/or NJ, and federal (e.g. USACE and USEPA) environmental regulatory programs is important.

Qualifications:
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, engineering, or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
At least 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required. (Training provided if necessary)

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Skills in MS Word and MS Excel. AutoCAD or ArcGIS experience is a plus.
Skills in NYSDEC and NJDEP databases (GeoWeb, Dataminer) is a plus.
Ability to work independently; troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a plus.
The Ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning environmental regulations as they apply to brownfield site remediation, spill prevention, stormwater management, air permitting and other site remediation and compliance issues.
Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients sites within NY and NJ (Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation required)
Ability and willingness to support various groups and manage a variety of parallel tasks.

What We Offer

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our on

going training and career development program.
A collaborative working environment.
We offer competitive compensation.
Expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k) and more.

*The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply

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