Environmental Scientist

Quandary Consultants
  • Denver, Colorado
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    Job Description

    Quandary Consultants is a Denver-based environmental and regulatory consulting firm, founded in 2016, with about 56 employees. Our vision is to be critical to our clients for critical infrastructure: their trusted partner for environmental and regulatory consulting. We serve the owners and operators of critical infrastructure, including energy, power generation, data centers, transmission and midstream, with deep roots in oil and gas. Our services include AQM (Air Quality Management), stormwater management, wildfire mitigation, operational environmental services and environmental commodities. Our mission is to deliver innovative environmental solutions as our clients' trusted partner. We work by The Quandary Way: Culture, Innovation, Accountability and Safety.
     
    Environmental Scientist will have the ability to independently conduct environmental screening, sampling, analysis, and site decision-making using professional judgement and industry experience. Works with subcontractors and others to support and guide site work. Performs data evaluation, planning and reporting tasks independently and with support from Project Team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, site assessment and environmental remediation knowledge, and strong communication skills.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Perform soil and groundwater sampling for remediation programs  
    • Independently and collaboratively conduct fieldwork in remote and urban locations, including active construction sites
    • Travel for short-term and long-term assignments when required by client
    • Collect detailed, accurate, scientific field data
    • Assist with creation of client deliverables including written reports and maps
    • Collect baseline water quality samples, write client reports, and submit agency filings
    • Log soil borings and oversee the installation of groundwater monitoring wells
    • Conduct stormwater BMP inspections
    • Interpret and manage spatial data using ESRI products, Google Earth, or similar platforms
    • Actively participate in safety programs and support a safe work culture
     
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Scientific and/or technical writing experience
    • Experience collecting soil and groundwater samples
    • Understanding and interpretation of soil and water quality laboratory data
    • Federal, State, and local regulatory knowledge 
    • Ability to travel, by motor vehicle, to remote locations alone with minimal supervision
    • Interpret and manage spatial data using ESRI suite of products, Google Earth, and similar platforms
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Enjoy working with a diverse team
    • Keen attention to detail
    • Teachable, fast learning, and willing to learn new skill sets
    • Willing to attend environmental training courses when applicable

    Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field
    • 3-10 years of consulting experience
    • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
    • CPR/AED certification, preferred
    • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record

    Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Working outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions
    • Standing for long periods of time
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Walking long distance
    • Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding
     

    Expected Salary: $60,000 - $80,000.00 DOE.
    Bonus Potential: Annual performance-based bonus
    Job Type: Full-time Exempt
    Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40+ hours a week, schedule dictated by client needs
    Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily.
    Application Deadline: Will remain open until December 5, 2026 or position is filled

    Benefits:
    • Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)
    • FSA and HSA options
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401(k) matching
     
    If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you!


    Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenver, Colorado
    Websitehttps://www.quandaryconsultants.com

    Skills

    • Air Qualityunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Boringunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
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    • Data Analysisunmatched
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    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • ESRIunmatched
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    • Environmental Engineeringunmatched
    • Environmental Impactunmatched
    • Environmental Sciencesunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Google Earthunmatched
    • Groundwater Samplingunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
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    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Site Evaluationunmatched
    • Spatial Dataunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Stormwater Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Water Quality Testingunmatched
    • Water Samplingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
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