Environmental Staff Scientist

Environmental Staff Scientist- Portland, Oregon

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join our Environmental team in Portland, Oregon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Environmental Staff Scientist is responsible for supporting the Environmental department in all services including Phase I/II ESA's, asbestos & lead-based paint surveys, indoor air quality assessments, soil/groundwater sampling and more.

This person will complete fieldwork as well as work on technical reports and proposals.

This position could travel 25% of the time depending on project load/location.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (may vary)

What you'll do:


* Support the department on all environmental services including Phase I/II ESAs, asbestos & lead-based paint surveys, indoor air quality assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and/or field observation documentation.


* Assist in the development of work scope, report preparation, client and subcontractor coordination, and assessment of proper response actions.


* Author technical reports and proposals.


* Provide support planning, monitoring, and controlling project budgets and building solid relationships with clients and team members.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field


* 4 years of proven technical environmental consulting experience


* Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Building Inspector Certification


* Demonstrated Experience in Phase I ESAs


* Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with excellent communication, analytical, and organization, as well as time and budget management skills


* Must be computer literate and abl...