Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

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PS&S, LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wall Township, New Jersey

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct field work including site assessments, environmental sampling, and data gathering for remediation and compliance projects. Assist the project team in preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals while maintaining accurate field documentation.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with 0-3 years of relevant work experience. You are proficient in MS Word and MS Excel, and possess a strong desire to learn environmental regulations and methodologies. OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour training certification is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Word

MS Excel

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

NYSDEC databases

NJDEP databases

site characterization

remediation

site assessments

compliance inspections

sampling

groundwater

stormwater

vapor

sediments

regulatory permitting

brownfield site remediation

spill prevention

air permitting

Job Description

Overview

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients.  Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels. PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work NJ 2025.

Position Summary

Seeking an entry level professional to support various groups, performing various environmental services, including field and office work associated with site characterization/remediation projects and general environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.  

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined environment on a variety of project types and scales. The candidate will be highly motivated, outgoing, and a resourceful team player to complement our team.

This position will be based out of our Wall, NJ office. Projects and assignments will likely extend across southern NJ. 

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field work consisting of site assessments/surveys, compliance inspections, sampling of soil/ groundwater/ stormwater/ vapor/ sediments and data gathering activities.
  • Maintain field notes and fieldwork documentation; prepare field sketches and prepare and submit field reports for project manager/client/regulatory review.
  • Assist project team in preparing permit applications and regulatory submittals.
  • Knowledge and/or desire to learn NJ and federal (e.g. USACE and USEPA) environmental regulatory programs is important.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, engineering, or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
  • At least 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required. (Training provided if necessary).
  • Skills in MS Word and MS Excel. AutoCAD or ArcGIS experience is a plus.
  • Skills in NYSDEC and NJDEP databases (GeoWeb, Dataminer) is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently; troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a plus.
  • The Ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning environmental regulations as they apply to brownfield site remediation, spill prevention, stormwater management, air permitting and other site remediation and compliance issues.
  • Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients’ sites within NJ (Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required)
  • Ability and willingness to support various groups and manage a variety of parallel tasks.

What We Offer

  • We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
  • We foster an up-beat, creative, and fun environment.
  • We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid on-site, and remote on some occasions.
  • We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

*Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.

•    No recruiters or agencies please.

•    Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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PS&S, LLC

PS&S is an award-winning "one-stop shop” of architecture and engineering excellence, which was established in 1962. The depth and breadth of our expertise has helped PS&S grow into a firm offering multi-disciplined, full-service architecture, engineering, design, environmental and surveying consulting services. We offer a single source for planning, design and regulatory compliance services on diverse projects across a number of market segments: education, energy/utilities, hospitality/entertainment, infrastructure/public improvement, real estate and science/technology. Our ability to present virtually all engineering disciplines side by side with our architectural services allows us to respond quickly and efficiently to clients’ unique needs. Having proudly served a sophisticated client base operating in numerous industries, we know the importance of developing the most on-time, cost-effective and high-quality solutions to the most difficult client challenges. Our success is measured by the success of our clients; the success of each project is our number one priority. Headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, PS&S is well-positioned to meet client needs through a series of regional offices and affiliates. In addition to our New Jersey locations in Cherry Hill and Wall, we also operate offices in New York City, Yonkers, and Woodbury, New York; Doylestown and Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Awards: • 2024: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York -Diamond Engineering Excellence Award; Environmental Category, Design, Permitting, Construction and Long-Term Monitoring In Perpetuity of a Sediment Cap Remediation under a Building in the Hudson River • 2024: Association of Environmental Authorities (AEA) - Best Management Practices Wave Award - Musconetcong Sewage Authority - Water Pollution Control Facility • 2023: New Jersey Alliance for Action - Distinguished Engineering Award - Elmora Avenue 20” Replacement
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