Staff Scientist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The compensation range for this role is $55K to $65K, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with peers, seniors, and our clients to build and strengthen relationships
• Be present and engaged in team and client meetings, and share ideas
• Conduct environmental investigation and remediation field work
• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers
• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, technical reports, and other resources for clients
• Be knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas of responsibility
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within Onterris and for our clients and affiliates
• Participate in emergency response services (including 24/7 on-call rotation)
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, reviewing State and Federal regulations, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise And Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental or Geological Sciences from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent environmental industry experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 1-4 years of environmental consulting or management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform in-field physical activities (including lifting and carrying equipment).
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet multiple project deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong competence with Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe PDF, Google Earth, Outlook and the ability to learn proprietary analytical systems
• Basic understanding of state and federal environmental regulations preferred
• Prior environmental consulting experience with commercial, industrial and/or government clientele is a plus
• 40-Hr OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
• CAD/GIS mapping experience a plus
• Technical report writing experience a plus

#INDONT

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.