Staff Scientist I

At Braun Intertec our science happens because of our people. We are collaborators with the passion to build innovations that solve problems, efficiently and safely. We are proud to be an employee-owned firm with offices in seven states, which has grown to over 1,200 employee-owners – and still counting. Our vision is to be both the Consultant of Choice and Employer of Choice. Our employee-owner culture is a driver of our success. As owners, we all have a vested interest in delivering quality services to our clients and being a leader in the industry. Our workplace is full of engaged employee-owners who value and encourage a healthy workplace – it is a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, learning, safety, and enjoying what you do each day. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients. Sound good to you? Explore what we have to offer. Braun Intertec is looking for a Staff Scientist with 0-3 years of experience to join our Environmental Consulting Investigation and Remediation Group in the Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating closely with other members of the group, company, and clients
• Assisting with report writing and field activities.
• Completing project work on time, on budget, and with minimal supervision.
• Helping develop creative solutions for environmental problems.
• Building relationships with coworkers, clients, vendors, and partners.
• Developing solutions to meet client needs and expectations.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Conduct field work such as monitoring well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, advancing soil borings, and product gauging and recovery, etc.
• Oversight of subcontractors such as drillers and remediation contractors.
• Assist with data tabulation and writing reports such as Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, and other technical reports.

Required Skills:

• Driven, analytical thinker, enjoys writing, and is detail oriented.
• Enjoys technical work and conducting field work such as soil and groundwater sampling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good mechanical skills to use and troubleshoot environmental sampling equipment.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• A valid driver's license and a good driving history required.

Required Experience:

• BS degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related field. MS degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully in a team setting.
• Experience with verbal and written communication with all levels of an organization.
• Driven, goal-oriented personality that seeks creative solutions to project execution.
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, PTO, and paid holidays.

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $74,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email recruiter contact. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at recruiter contact. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.