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About the Role

Stratus is seeking an Environmental Scientist to work under the direct supervision of senior staff. This position involves conducting site and subsurface characterization for environmental investigations and remediation, as well as office-related tasks and reporting. The role requires independent work under supervision, managing full-cycle site assessments, sample collection, data analysis, and report preparation. We are looking for a proactive professional eager to develop skills in client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and task coordination.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and investigations related to Underground Storage Tank (UST), PADEP Act II Land Recycling Program, and Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
Monitor subsurface exploration activities to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
Conduct soil, air and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures.
Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data.
Use various environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and equipment during field work.
Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations.
Prepare written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
Coordinate, manage and oversee subcontractors during environmental field activities.
Assist the project management team throughout the project lifecycle, including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resource allocation, project planning, task delegation, and financial management.
Travel to local project sites, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or other related disciplines
2+ years of professional services consulting experience including execution of UST investigation and regulatory compliance, PADEP Act II Land Recycling Program investigations, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions.
Strong working knowledge of methodologies and procedures for due diligence, soil/groundwater investigations, remediation, and environmental compliance/permitting
Exceptional technical writing skills for documenting findings, preparing high-quality reports, and developing regulatory submittals
Clear, organized communication skills for effectively conveying technical information to both internal teams and external clients
Strong administrative and organizational abilities to manage project documentation, maintain accurate records, track milestones/deadlines, and support data management
Experience managing multiple subcontractors
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to field conditions
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Exceptional time management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
Working knowledge of the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF)
Stormwater permitting experience (NPDES, SWPPP, SPDES, etc.)
Working knowledge of PA ACT 2 Land Recycling Programs
Experience with Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC)
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current 8-hour refresher
OSHA 30-hour Construction Site Safety Training
ArcGIS skills and experience

Skills

Environmental assessments
Environmental investigations
Site characterization
Subsurface characterization
UST investigation
PADEP Act II Land Recycling Program
Phase I ESAs
Phase II ESAs
Sample collection
Data analysis
Report preparation
Client communication
Budgeting
Scheduling
Task coordination
Subsurface exploration monitoring
Soil sampling
Bedrock sampling
Groundwater sampling
ASTM standards
Data collection
Data synthesis
Data management
Spreadsheet use
Environmental instrumentation
Geotechnical instrumentation
Historical site review
Regulatory review
Proposal preparation
Cost estimating
Subcontractor management
Project management
Resource allocation
Project planning
Task delegation
Financial management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Time management
USTIF
Stormwater permitting
NPDES
SWPPP
SPDES
PA ACT 2 Land Recycling Programs
SPCC
OSHA HAZWOPER
OSHA 30-hour Construction Site Safety Training
ArcGIS

Location

Nationwide

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years of professional services consulting experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or other related disciplines

About the Company

Stratus is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm.
Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record.
Offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle.
Operating coast to coast, Stratus serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team.
Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape.
Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure.
Stratus designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

Equal Opportunity

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.