Staff Environmental Scientist

ECC
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, New York, Plattsburgh
Oct 19, 2025
Description ECC is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientistfor work in the Plattsburgh, New York area. This position will spend at least 50% of the time writing work plans, reports and working with data. This office and field position is primarily responsible for helping plan, select, coordinate and implement scientific and environmental services to fully address the scope of work on environmental remediation and hazardous waste management projects in accordance with Company standards, regulatory criteria, and contractual obligations. In this position you will: Under direct supervision, prepare environmental reports and plans Analyze environmental/ site/ material data Perform cross-disciplinary safety/quality, project controls, procurement and contracts, and estimating duties as assigned Report to the site and conduct field sampling, construction, engineering, and other miscellaneous field support services Maintain budget and schedule for assigned tasks Apply industry standards of practice for selected technology, adhering to regulatory codes, building codes, national/ local standards, and company policies and SOPs As directed, report to the field to perform and/or inspect or observe fieldwork, and review work of personnel, subcontractors and consultants to ensure compliance with approved plans and acceptable tolerances Complete related documentation (field reports, logs, meeting minutes, online submittal sites), in a timely and accurate manner In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position Requirements Apply basic knowledge of general scientific and engineering principles and analytical tools, as directed Apply education of environmental processes, remediation technologies, design and construction technologies as directed Implement Federal environmental regulations, DoD guidelines, OSHA standards, USACE QC protocol, building codes/ standards, and FAR, as directed Communicate effectively by written and verbal means Perform multiple concurrent tasks and meet timelines, as directed Work well independently and as a team Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows Able to spend at least 50% of the time writing work plans, reports and working with data No previous experience required but internship preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Life, Earth or Natural Sciences, Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field from an accredited institution. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement. Preferred Qualifications Prior internship in field of study preferred ECC targeted base salary range is $60,000 to $65,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location. Benefits Offered - full-time positions Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Time off and Holiday Pay 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, Talent Learning Management System Employee Referral Bonus Program Company-matching charitable giving program ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.