Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Remediation
The Vertex Companies LLC

Job Info

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Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Job Description

Our New Jersey office is working on some of the most high-profile projects in the area with some of the region's top developers. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop as an environmental scientist.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct and prepare Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), New Jersey Preliminary Assessments, Property Condition Assessments and other assigned tasks.
• Collect samples of various media including soil, groundwater, soil-gas and air.
• Compile and review laboratory and field data.
• Write detailed client facing ESA, PCA and other technical reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
• Assist managers with coordination of work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying project delivery, including 3rd party contractor coordination and oversight.
• Assist managers in the meeting project milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Coursework, internship or professional experience in environmental assessment activities, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and sample collection
• Ability to travel to client sites - valid driver's license required
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training certifications preferred (training provided if necessary)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficiency using AutoCAD or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus
• Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain
• Ability to carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The target compensation for this role is 55,000 to 60,000 for candidate with the experience listed above.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our "Lifetime of Learning" program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at .

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

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