INTERA is earnestly seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our evolving group of talented environmental professionals in our Richland, Washington, office. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental science professional to continuously grow and advance in their technical skills and overall career. We have a wide variety of challenging projects and are looking for the right person to tackle them with both their expertise and commitment to producing high-quality results. We, as a company, are wholly dedicated to exceeding client expectations because protecting and restoring the environment is what we are dedicated to as individuals. Like-minded candidates will excel in this position and are invited to apply so that INTERA can continue to embody our corporate vision of Delivering Excellence with Every Solution.
Additionally, INTERA is ready and willing to provide relocation assistance to Richland, which is part of a growing metropolitan area called the Tri-Cities that includes Kennewick and Pasco. In this charming area of Washington, they celebrate sunny weather almost all year round, 200 different wineries, and plenty to do for sports and outdoor enthusiasts such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
Job Description
The successful candidate possesses demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills supporting investigations and evaluations of site media (soil, water, air, biota) on environmental characterization and remediation projects. They should be a critical thinker with a clear understanding of State and EPA data planning, collection and analysis requirements as they pertain to environmental compliance. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be a self-starter who can operate seamlessly on a team and within the company’s expectations of excellence. Hanford site experience is highly desirable.
Required Position Qualifications
- MS in a discipline related to the environmental field
- 10+ years of experience with project environmental assessment and regulatory compliance
- Strong quantitative skills in data analysis including environmental statistics
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
- Proven ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- U.S. citizenship is required to fulfill government contract requirements
About INTERA
INTERA is a geoscience and engineering consulting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 15 offices across the United States and Europe. Our employees say that what they value most at INTERA is our corporate culture—because not only do we believe that our people are our most important asset, we embody it. As an employee-owned company, we are invested in providing a good work-life balance, cross-office connection and culture, generous benefits packages, and even performance-based bonuses. These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10-25 years at INTERA. We are proud of maintaining a reputation for excellence, leave no room for politics, and empower all our employees to accomplish their best.
Come join our talented team of professionals who provide best-in-class services in our industry!
