Title: Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Location: Branchburg, NJ, United States

Schedule: Regular Full-Time

Remote: Hybrid Remote

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

The Environmental Scientist will assist their assigned supervisor with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality individual work product, and positive coordination with other team members as assigned or requested in order to produce work product. The Environmental Scientist is responsible for supporting the success of their assigned subpractice area and project as highest priority. The Environmental Scientist will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company’s core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

Conduct Phase I/II environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, regulatory compliance audits, and property condition assessments.

Collect air, soil, groundwater, and soil vapor samples to support remediation planning and monitoring. Log soil, perform field tests, and accurately record and manage field data.

Provide field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications.

Write and contribute to client-facing technical reports, including data tables, statistical analysis, and regulatory comparisons.

Prepare Health and Safety Plans and Job Safety Analyses for field projects.

Support project managers with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, lab services, and budget tracking.

Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, be able to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team members is consistently high quality.

Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.

Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or operational challenges.

Operations

Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives

Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects

Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results

Complete daily tasks consistently

Qualifications & Competencies

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience in the environmental, geology, or related field; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree.

Professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, including ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Limited subsurface investigations for due diligence investigations, contaminated site characterization investigations, and implementation of remediation programs.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong technical report writing experience preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; CAD or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience a plus.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Knowledge & Skills

Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned

Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned

Strong communication and organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors)

Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions

Additional Information

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At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

The pay range for this role is:

$62,000.00 - $169,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment 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.