Environmental Scientist

Company Overview

Radiation Safety & Control Services (RSCS) is a dedicated provider specializing in radiation safety, measurement applications, and decommissioning services across nuclear, industrial, medical, and government sectors. Since 1989, our team of experts has delivered innovative solutions in health physics consulting, radiological characterization, and instrument calibration to ensure safety and compliance.

Job Overview

The Environmental Scientist provides technical leadership supporting environmental permitting, compliance, and assessment activities for nuclear power, decommissioning, and complex industrial projects. This role is expected to independently plan and execute technical tasks, produce high-quality written deliverables, and interface directly with senior staff, clients, and regulators

Duties

· Prepare and contribute to environmental permitting and compliance documents (e.g., NEPA evaluations, environmental assessments, technical memoranda, permit applications)

· Perform technical analyses related to environmental impacts, site conditions, and regulatory requirements

· Summarize and interpret environmental data (chemical, geological, hydrological, or site characterization data) in the context of relevant regulatory criteria

· Support industrial operations, decommissioning, remediation, and site characterization activities including sampling environmental media

· Coordinate with engineering and project management staff to integrate environmental requirements into project execution

· Work closely with GIS Analysts to ensure field collected data is digitized and review GIS output for inclusion in technical documents.

· Participate in client meetings and support regulatory interactions

· Review work products prepared by junior staff for technical quality and clarity

· Occasional field work and travel may be required up to 25-35% of the month

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills

· Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated experience producing formal reports and regulatory documentation

· Solid understanding of federal and state environmental regulations

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Compliance with company and client fitness-for-duty requirements

· Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

· Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams to efficiently manage documentation, data analysis, collaboration, and communication tasks.

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses:

· Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Master’s degree required. Focus in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Hydrogeology or a related technical discipline preferred

· 5–8 years of relevant environmental experience (regulated industry or nuclear power experience preferred)

· Experience applying GIS and/or digital twins in technical deliverables or projects

· Professional Certification or licensure (LEP, LSP, PE, PG, LPG) preferred

· Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or state environmental agencies

· Experience with: supporting nuclear power and/or decommissioning projects; environmental sampling, dewatering, site characterization, and remediation projects; industrial dewatering testing and design; and/or applied geophysics for subsurface characterization preferred

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- environmental engineering: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person