5510 Cherokee Avenue suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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Job Description
Plexus Scientific Corporation seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist with 5-7+ years of applied site investigation and remediation experience.
This position will primarily support environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout the continental United States (CONUS) with an emphasis on CERCLA and RCRA processes.
What you'll do:
The work will encompass both field and office work. Field activities may include supervising and conducting environmental field investigations (soil, groundwater, surface water, etc.), performing long term monitoring, documenting field conditions, supporting remediation activities through sampling activities, working with Mid and Sr. level Project Managers on the development of conceptual site models, oversight of remediation activities such as soil excavations, amendment injections, and operation of remediation systems. Office activities may include preparing for and coordinating field events, management of field and laboratory data, development of graphics depicting site investigation activities, developing pricing for future work, developing period and unique reports, studies, and plans.
Travel for site visits, meetings, and field work will be required.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental or civil engineering, environmental science, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience related to the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites under federal, state, or other cleanup programs.
Must have adequate experience in field work, workplan development, task management, data analysis, and report preparation.
Successful candidate will demonstrate a history of increasing responsibility, initiative, motivation, and creative problem solving.
Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work successfully independently, as a member of a team, and as a leader.
PG or PE registration preferred.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
USEPA or state certified lead risk assessor.
Effective technical writing and time management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Access, ArcGIS a plus.
Professional skills and experience we're looking for:
Solid decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to organize and manage a variety of work and meet internal and external deadlines.
Experience with monitored natural attenuation of chlorinated solvents.
Experience with radionuclides such as radium and/or thorium.
Plexus offers benefits for full time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401K plan, STD and LTD, and Life Insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
Full time positions also come with Flexible PTO days and at certain levels, a bonus program may apply.
The Salary Range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000.
Actual salary is dependent on background and experience.
Plexus is an Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and conduct environmental field investigations including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling.
Perform long-term monitoring and document field conditions.
Support remediation activities through sampling and oversight of soil excavations and amendment injections.
Develop conceptual site models in collaboration with project managers.
Manage field and laboratory data and prepare reports, studies, and plans.
Coordinate field events and develop pricing for future work.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in geology
environmental or civil engineering
environmental science
or related field
Skills Required
CERCLARCRAEnvironmental site investigationRemediationData analysisTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeAccessProblem solvingInitiativeMotivationAttention to detailIndependent workTeamworkLeadershipTime managementArcGISDecision-makingPlanningOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsWritten communicationOral communication
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401K plan
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life Insurance
Flexible PTO
Bonus program
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