Environmental Scientist / Technician - Industrial Hygiene

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Scientist / Technician - Industrial Hygiene | Montpelier, VT | South Burlington, VT

VHB is seeking an emerging Environmental Scientist / Technician for our growing Site Investigation & Remediation practice. This hire will be responsible for performing site investigations, building material sampling, managing field programs, and coordinating inspections with staff and our clients in Vermont. At VHB we are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do.

If you’re interested in making a positive impact, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and making smart new friends – we’d love to have you join us.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Project Managers to assist clients with various services including potentially hazardous building material sampling: (PCB, ACM, lead paint, and mold), indoor air quality assessments, material/chemical inventories, and wipe sampling
• Perform air sampling and building material inventories at institutional and commercial buildings
• Develop and manage effective site investigation and remediation field programs
• Provide hands-on support during field exploration and testing
• Interpret and communicate investigation findings
• Leverage technology to support data management and visualization
• Participate in environmental due diligence activities
• Write technical reports, correspondence, notes, and memoranda
• Conducts quality assurance reviews of project deliverables

Skills and Attributes

• Work in field and office settings
• Effectively communicate complex topics with colleagues and clients
• Recognize and manage business risk
• Ability to problem solve and work independently
• Knowledge of building systems, materials, and environmental processes preferred

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Science or related field of study required
• 1-3 years of environmental consulting experience (site investigation & remediation)
• 1 year of environmental consulting experience involving indoor building inspections
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER required

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast and in 2022 placed #3 in Vermont’s “Best Places to Work” ranking. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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