Senior Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Hydrogeologist / Engineer (Testifying Expert Witness)
ehs support servicesNew York, NY
Senior Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Hydrogeologist / Engineer (Testifying Expert Witness)
ehs support servicesNew York, NYSenior L5
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthEnvironmental Engineers
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Senior Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Hydrogeologist / Engineer (Testifying Expert Witness)
EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With expertslocatedthroughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring andretainingtalented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more thanidentifyproblems— we provide solutions.
Location: Remote
Job Overview:
Thisopportunityis for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a teamwhilesupportingcomplex environmental litigationmattersforprojects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. In this position, youwill be joining a high-performance team ofrisk assessors, toxicologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers thatisfocused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primaryresponsibilitiesin thispositionwill includesupportingenvironmental litigationcasesand settlement activitiesfordeterminationofliability, apportionment, cost allocation, and cost recovery, with potential toserve as atestifying expertwitness.
Serve asatestifying expertwitnessin complexenvironmental litigationmatters.
Leadthetechnicalevaluation ofdisputedenvironmentalissues, including sourceidentification, timing of releases, contaminant fate and transport, necessity and appropriateness ofresponse actions and cleanup costs, PRPallocation, risk assessment, data validation, andregulatorycomplianceunderstate, federal, andinternationalprograms.
Directand oversee technical and forensic analyses supportingexpert testimony.
Manage and synthesize large document productions and technical records.
Develop and defend expert opinions in written reports, depositions, and trial testimony.
Implement and uphold rigorous quality assuranceand quality controlprocesses toensuremethodological defensibility andhigh‑qualitytechnical deliverables.
Interface directly with legal counsel and environmental clients, providing strategic technical support and building trusted advisory relationships.
Remain current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technical issues.
Manage multipleprojectsconcurrently, ensuringtimelydelivery, technical excellence, and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Specific Experience and Skills
15+ years ofconsultingexperiencesupporting complexenvironmental litigation cases and settlement activities, with aproventrackrecordof successful outcomes.
Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements for remedial investigation and risk assessment(human health and ecological risk assessmentforsoil, sediment, surface water, and food web exposures)under state, federal, and international environmental programs.
Demonstratedexpertisein site investigation, characterization, and remediation supporting regulatory compliance and litigation matters.
Expert-level environmental forensics experience addressing contaminant sourcesin multipleenvironmental media.
Strong preference for experience withhigh ‑ riskcontaminants of concern, including:
PFAS (per ‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
Otheremerging and legacy contaminants of concern, such asPAHs, PCBs, dioxins/furans, metals, mercury, pesticides, andchlorinated solvents
Demonstratedexpertisein thereview, analysis, and interpretation ofcomplexscientific datasets, including:
Historical document research
Aerial photography interpretation
Geospatial, spatial, and temporalstatisticalanalyses
Uncertainty analysis
Proventechnicalleadership andprojectmanagement skills, withexperiencementoring and developing staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to legal andnon‑technicalaudiences.
Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Educationand Licenses
M.S. or Ph.D.inenvironmental science, geology, hydrogeology, engineeringora relateddiscipline.
Generous Vacation Policy
401k w/matching options
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Sick Time
Strive for excellence, always
Be open, honest, and direct
Assume good intentions
Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
Listen to learn
Be accountable for our work
Foster teamwork
Demonstrate integrity
Take pride in one’s work
Live your personal values
Provide a safe andhealthwork environment that promotes wellness
Have fun!
EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
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