Project Scientist

Job DescriptionCompany:Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering and architectural design.
From its headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S., Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate, financial, and petroleum industries.Job Summary:Trileaf is seeking a full-time Project Scientist with 0-5 years of field experience conducting 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 Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review reports, and migratory bird evaluations.
This position is based in our Orlando (Maitland), Florida office.Responsibilities:Conduct site visits of wireless communications facilities and commercial properties, taking detailed field notes, photographs, conducting interviews, and performing regulatory agency file reviews.Review historic topographic maps, Sanborn maps, city directories, aerial photographs, title/lien search reports, environmental databases, and regulatory documents, followed by interpreting the compiled information and drafting a standardized report in accordance with ASTM E-1527-21 (AAI).Conduct site visits of proposed wireless communications facilities and perform preliminary screenings of listed and/or proposed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, and Wetland Inventory Maps (NWI).Prepare NEPA reports based on site visit findings and correspondence with Tribal, federal, state, and local agencies.Perform Migratory Bird Evaluations (MBEs), conducting ground-based field surveys of migratory bird nests located on telecommunications towers and preparing reports based on findings.Essential Job Functions:Travel to project locations, taking detailed notes and photographs of sites (3-4 days per week).Conduct interviews in person, via email, and over the phone.Order and analyze government database records.Perform regulatory agency file reviews.Review historical data, including topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, and aerial photographs.Draft standardized reports using information from various sources.Perform QA/QC to the satisfaction of both management and clients.Complete requested revisions and submit reports within pre-established timelines.Conduct field work to collect samples of potentially contaminated subsurface media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) and/or indoor air.Compare analytical contaminant data collected to applicable regulatory standards.Conduct preliminary screenings of listed and/or proposed threatened and endangered species and critical habitat.Review publicly available databases such as the Wetlands Inventory and FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps.Basic Qualifications:To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills:Attention to detailStrong work ethicValid driver licenseAbility to conduct field workAbility and willingness to travelGood computer skillsIndependent workerCommitment to excellenceProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Qualifications / Experience:40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationLicensed Asbestos/Lead-based paint InspectorMold assessment experiencePhase I Assessments (ASTM E1527)Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1903)Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)Environmental Professional (EP)Education:Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or related fields.
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