Environmental Staff Scientist

Cape Environmental Management (CAPE) is seeking an entry-level Staff Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join our Honolulu team. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced technical leaders to execute complex environmental remediation projects. This role will perform both fieldwork and office assignments, giving you the opportunity to see how projects move from planning through completion. We’re looking for someone who pays attention to detail, asks thoughtful questions, and is ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of field activities including environmental media sampling, field screening, waste management, and general site support on remediation projects in the Pacific (including Hawaii, outer Pacific islands, Alaska, and US West Coast).
• Maintain accurate field records and produce daily reports.
• Communicate technical information verbally and in writing to the project team.
• Assist project technical leads in preparation of contract deliverables including, but not limited to, project plans (work plans, safety plans, sampling plans), construction submittals, and technical reports for client and regulatory review.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in environmental science, geology, engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience with environmental investigation or remediation projects for federal clients.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (word and excel).
• Certifications/Training:
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour training (and annual refresher).
  • Adult First Aid/CPR.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license with satisfactory record.
  • U.S. citizenship required (due to federal contracting requirements).
• Preferred: Familiarity with federal environmental regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA, FUDS).

Work Environment & Travel

• Position requires up to 50% travel annually for project support.
• Field conditions may involve exposure to varying weather, hazardous materials, and physical demands.

WHY CAPE?

For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals, and employees’ professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home. Straight time overtime may be offered on certain field assignments.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Communication

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