Environmental Project Scientist
Job Summary:
Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S. This position is based in our Schaumburg, Illinois office. Candidates will work on-site.
Job Summary:
Trileaf is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Scientist II, with 0 to 2 year’s of experience, to conduct environmental due diligence work on telecommunications and commercial real estate projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) and Phase II ESAs and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Reports.
What you’ll do:
Phase I ESA responsibilities include conducting site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties. The site visit is comprised of taking detailed field notes, photographs, and conducting interviews. Subsequent to field work, office activities consist of performing regulatory agency file reviews, reviewing historic data (including but not limited to topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs), reviewing title/lien search reports, and environmental databases, followed by the interpretation of the compiled information and the drafting of a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-13 (AAI). Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients within established timelines.
NEPA responsibilities include conducting site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities. Prior to conducting the site visit, a preliminary screening of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, National Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) etc., as well as correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. Subsequent to these activities, an individual must be able to interpret the complied information and prepare a template NEPA report.
What You Bring:
Basic Qualifications:
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Attention to detail
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Strong work ethic
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Valid Driver License
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Capable of fieldwork
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Ability and willingness to travel (travel not expected to exceed 2-3 days at a time)
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Good computer skills
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Be an independent worker
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Dedicated to excellence
Experience conducting one or more of the following assessments is welcomed but not mandatory:
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Phase I ESAs
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NEPA assessments
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Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
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Asbestos/lead based paint inspections
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Previous HAZPOWER and/or ACM/LBP licensing
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields
Travel and Work Environment
This is a field-based role combining site visits, vehicle travel, and home-/office-based report writing. Expect regular travel to project sites approximately 3–4 days per week, with occasional overnight or multi-day trips (generally 2–3 consecutive days). Work is sometimes performed at active construction sites, industrial facilities, or properties with known environmental contamination; appropriate PPE is provided and required.
Physical Requirements:
This role involves regular outdoor fieldwork on uneven terrain, active construction sites, and industrial/commercial properties, along with extended periods of driving, drafting reports, and reviewing records. Candidates should be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and to wear required PPE (respirators, safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed boots) in outdoor weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits:
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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401k with company match
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Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
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3 weeks of PTO per year
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8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.
Trileaf Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required pre-employment background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.
