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Staff Scientist II

Verdantas

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Jun 4, 2026

Location
Somerville NJ, United States of America
Workplace
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Department
Education
Seniority
Senior
Source
Workday

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a Scientist II for the Somerville, NJ, location.
What You'll Do:
  • Perform field tasks, including data collection, measurements, excavation observation
  • Prepare field notes and related documentation in accordance with company standards
  • Conduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil vapor points
  • Collect groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples for laboratory analysis
  • Collect and interpret data and information through research, use of online databases, modeling, and file reviews
  • Enter collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines
  • Assist with preparation of regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and work plans
  • Assist with preparation of technical reports to document project findings, conclusions, and recommendations
  • Operate and maintain remediation systems
  • Prepare project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
  • Prepare maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentation
  • Maintain Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance
  • Apply basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and regulatory programs
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • Combination of office and outdoor work environment.  When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperature and weather conditions, and some heavy lifting
  • Proficient with MS Office suite of products
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Salary Range:

Starting at $64,000.00

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays


Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

Skills

ExcelComplianceOSHA

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