Hiring.Camp

Staff Scientist I

Verdantas

·

Jun 15, 2026

Location
Richmond VA, United States of America
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Education
Seniority
Senior
Education
Bachelor
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?

Our Richmond, VA office is looking for an ambitious Scientist I to join our growing environmental team.
 
As a Scientist I, you'll gain hands-on experience contributing to site development and remediation projects that improve the community's environmental health and resiliency. With an experienced team by your side, you’ll explore a wide range of impactful work, from assessing sites and investigating brownfields to designing cleanup plans and navigating regulations.
 
The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for environmental work and a desire to help create a more sustainable world. They’re ready to build technical experience, thrive in a team setting, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and stay sharp with details, especially in the field.
 
When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in your field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in a strong foundation for your career.
 
What You'll Do:
  • Conduct inspections at various project sites to ensure compliance with Standards and Specifications (Erosion & Sediment and Stormwater Management) and local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
  • Provide coaching and guidance to on-site personnel regarding environmental compliance, E&SC maintenance/repair, and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) book documentation requirements
  • Perform stormwater management inspections on operational facilities and evaluation of their best management practices (BMPs)
  • Day trips to sites 4-5 days per week with home office time for reports and administrative tasks
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Geology is preferred, or a related field (e.g., construction, civil development)
  • 0-2 years of experience with erosion, sediment, and stormwater management
  • Dual certification (stormwater and erosion & sediment inspector) or comparable experience is preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to write effective daily reports 
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position description

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

Compliance

Similar Jobs

17

Staff Scientist I

Verdantas · San Ramon, CA, United States of America +3 · Hybrid

1 month ago

Staff Scientist I

Braun Intertec as we build a fu · Bloomington - BL1, United States of America · Hybrid

1 month ago

UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Pharmacology & Immunology

Career Search · Charleston, United States of America

1 week ago

Staff Scientist I, Research Cores

Yale · WC Molecular Innov Ctr, United States of America · Onsite

1 month ago

Staff Scientist I, Research Cores

Yale · WC Molecular Innov Ctr, United States of America · Onsite

1 month ago

Staff Scientist I, Research CORES

Yale · WC Genome Analysis Ctr, United States of America · Onsite

1 month ago

Staff Scientist I, Research CORES

Yale · WC Genome Analysis Ctr, United States of America · Onsite

1 month ago

Staff Scientist I El Paso

Atek · El Paso, Texas, United States

2 months ago

UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology

Career Search · Charleston, United States of America

3 months ago

Staff Scientist I - TLM

QPS · Newark, DE

3 months ago

UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Department of Pharmacology & Immunology

Career Search · Charleston, United States of America

4 months ago

UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Career Search · Charleston, United States of America · Remote

6 months ago

Scientist I - Laboratory Staff - Analytical Development (all genders) – Full-time, 24-month fixed-term contract

AbbVie · Ludwigshafen, RP, Germany

1 week ago

Staff Data Scientist I, Rewards Economy

Mistplay · Montreal +1 · Hybrid

7 months ago

Staff Data Scientist I

Inmobi · Bangalore +1

1+ year ago

Staff Data Scientist, Machine Learning in Epidemiology and Patient Data Products

Valohealth · Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Remote +1 · Remote

3 months ago

Associate Staff Scientist (Way) Host defense in pregnancy and the newborn

Cincinnatichildrens · Location S, United States of America

5 months ago