OPENINGS

Environmental Scientist

Chantilly, VA

DMY Engineering Consultants Inc. (DMY) is a minority-owned, geotechnical, environmental, construction management, and inspections firm serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region that provides a wide range of support to state, county, public, and commercial clients.  


DMY is seeking to hire an entry-level or junior scientist with any of the following science degree background: geology, biology, chemistry, soil science, or environmental science (or related). The ideal candidate will be required to work independently as well as part of an environmental team.

General Job Description:

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
  • Phase II ESAs,
  • Transaction Screen Assessments (TSAs)
  • Vapor Intrusion Assessments
  • Logging Soil Borings
  • Monitoring Well Installations
  • Field and office work related to groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
  • Industrial Hygiene services including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, radon, and indoor air quality assessments
  • Underground Storage Tank (USTs) Closures, Assessments, Compliance
  • Aboveground Storage Tank (ASTs) Management
  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans
  • Drinking Water Surveys
  • Stormwater Sampling
  • RCRA Compliance Inspections
  • Understanding of local, state, federal environmental regulations
  • May be required to obtain various environmental certifications related to the job position

Qualifications and Skills:

  • BS degree
  • 0-5 years of environmental experience

Ideal Candidates will have the following:

  • Technical writing experience.
  • 40 Hours OSHA HAZWOPER Certification.
  • Competence using Word and Excel to compile, analyze, and present data.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
  • Research skills.
  • Self-motivator and good communicator is a must have skills for this position.
  • Assisting and working on project reports and proposals.
  • Interaction with clients with regard to both project specific issues and development, and project budget management and client invoicing.
  • Safety minded individual.  Work may include climbing: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.  Project work may occur inside and outside, in the dark and in bright environments, in deep woodlands, wetlands, or in urban environments.
  • May be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment and carry equipment as necessary.
  • Work environments may include exposed to various weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud.
  • Any previous diverse environmental experience is a plus
DMY Engineering Consultants Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. DMY offers equal opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.