Senior Scientist – Environmental Investigation & Remediation

Location: Hybrid role based in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States; local and regional travel required up to approximately 20%.

Compensation: $88,000–$131,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm with more than 1,000 employee-owners across ten states.

What you will do

• Lead and manage brownfield redevelopment projects from concept through construction completion.
• Advise clients and develop practical solutions for complex environmental challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams while managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations, and remediation planning.
• Oversee remedial activities, compliance monitoring, regulatory engagement, and redevelopment support.
• Build client relationships, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and mentor technical and project leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, CHMM, or related licensure/certification, or the ability to obtain registration or certification within 12 months.
• 10–20+ years of progressively responsible environmental and project management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of brownfield assessment, risk management, regulatory engagement, grant writing and management, and redevelopment goals.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations; Minnesota-specific knowledge is preferred.
• Leadership, mentoring, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and business development skills, plus a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice to have

• Experience with Minnesota environmental regulations.
• Experience with local and national cleanup grants.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned organization with participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Annual ESOP shares, an annual incentive plan, and employee ownership events, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, and volunteer time off.
• 401(k) with company match and company-wide wellness resources.
• Technical training and career development opportunities.