Environmental Project Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Perform environmental due diligence tasks on telecommunications and commercial real estate initiatives, focusing mainly on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II ESAs, NEPA Review Reports, and various environmental assessment services.

• Execute site inspections of wireless communication facilities and commercial properties.

• Analyze historical documents, environmental and regulatory databases, governmental records, regulatory agency files, topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial imagery.

• Synthesize gathered information and prepare standardized reports in compliance with ASTM E-1527-21 (AAI).

• Carry out initial evaluations for threatened or endangered species, critical habitats, National Wetland Inventory Maps, FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and associated environmental factors.

• Communicate with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies according to FCC Rules Title 47 CFR Part 1, Subpart I, sections 1.1301–1.1319.

• Draft template NEPA reports.

• Travel to project sites and meticulously document findings with notes and photographs 2–4 days each week.

• Conduct interviews and review files from regulatory agencies.

• Execute QA/QC procedures, address requested modifications, and submit reports within established deadlines.

• Gather samples of potentially contaminated subsurface media, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and/or indoor air.

• Evaluate analytical contaminant data against relevant regulatory standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0-2 years of practical experience in conducting environmental due diligence for telecommunications and commercial real estate projects.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, or related disciplines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent work ethic.

• Valid driver's license.

• Capability to perform fieldwork.

• Willingness to travel.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Dedication to achieving excellence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Phase I Assessments (ASTM E1527).

• Familiarity with Phase II Assessments (ASTM E1903).

• Preferred: Experience with NEPA/Section 106 Assessments.

• Preferred: 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

• Preferred: Experience in mold assessment/indoor air quality (IAQ).

• Preferred: Licensed Asbestos/Lead-based paint Inspector.

• Preferred: Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528).

• Preferred: Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018).

• Preferred: Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6).

• Preferred: Environmental Professional (EP) certification.

• Preferred: Experience with Wetland Delineations.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, which includes criminal history, education verification, employment verification, and drug testing; credit and motor vehicle record checks may also apply based on the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• 401k with company matching.

• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – fully covered by the employer.

• 3 weeks of paid time off per year.

• 8 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.