Environmental Scientist

Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to join our team. This position involves both fieldwork and office-based tasks, including soil and groundwater sampling, soil logging, oversight of well drilling, and data management. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in environmental science and be eager to learn and grow within the field, particularly in GIS, data management, and writing environmental reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Responsibilities:

• Conduct soil sampling and groundwater sampling in compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.

• Perform soil logging, documenting soil properties and stratigraphy during field investigations.

• Provide oversight for well drilling activities, ensuring safety protocols and quality control standards are maintained.

• Assist in site assessments and environmental monitoring projects.

• Ensure proper field documentation, including field notes and sample chain-of-custody forms.

Office Responsibilities:

• Assist with GIS data management, including map creation, data entry, and analysis under the guidance of senior staff.

• Organize and manage field data to ensure accurate, accessible, and up-to-date records.

• Learn and assist in writing sections of reports for submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

• Support project managers and senior scientists with data analysis and report preparation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of relevant field experience (internships, coursework, or previous employment experience).

• Basic understanding of environmental sampling techniques (soil, groundwater).

• Familiarity with health and safety protocols related to fieldwork.

• Strong organizational and data management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in both field and office settings

Now in our 27th year of operation, ROI partners with professionals in the Design, Construction and Environmental industries to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding opportunities with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, EH&S professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.