Sr Environmental Scientist - Night Shift
Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Clay, New York
Posted 10/22/2026
Job Description
<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 299921</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: National - Family</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: Clay, NY</span></strong></span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Salary Range: $91,000 - $138,800 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></span></strong></li></ul><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2> </div><div><p><a name="_Hlk27982683"></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management firm with a tradition of technical excellence in supporting multiple industries and mega-projects that have significant complexity. We have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH). ES&H teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our ESH Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Senior Environmental Scientist helps develop and execute the environmental component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program. Key activities involve administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position involves practical application of biology, ecology, chemistry, social sciences, and related disciplines for managing environmental aspects of a project or facility. The position reports to an Environmental Manager or ESH Manager</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide support in the execution of environmental permits, plans, and assessments.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor, and enforce environmental requirements for subcontractors, including onboarding, field verification, and corrective action management.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform site assessments and survey to identify site conditions and develop mitigation and sustainability strategies to protect the environment and local communities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical guidance and support regarding mitigation measures pertaining to natural and cultural resources and communities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support environmental risk management associated with hazardous chemicals, high‑purity systems, and simultaneous construction and owner activities typical of semiconductor fabrication facilities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provides technical assistance within ESH teams and to other project groups regarding permitting, risk assessment, plan preparation, studies, and ESH program execution.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify and track environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder concerns. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in emergency response, and aids investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform environmental monitoring, sampling, and inspections to confirm compliance with permits and project requirements and commitments. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare training documents and help with ESH training for project/facility employees and visitors.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors and subcontractors to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist other ESH team members in program execution, inclusive of safety and health.</span></li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, or related disciplines.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Four or more years of experience related to applicable environmental sciences or regulatory requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar complex industrial projects is preferred.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to evaluate environmental risk and apply sound judgment in fast‑paced, high‑consequence construction environments.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate environmental risks and requirements clearly to project leadership and client representatives.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with environmental impact assessments.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent oral and written communication skills.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name="_Hlk106367245"></a>Proficiency with computers for presentations, data management, and reports.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and support multiple shifts.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Management System standards.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a name="_Hlk106369608"></a>Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable environmental discipline.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>
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Location
Clay, New York
Category
Water / Environmental
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