We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Environmental Scientist - Site Assessment and Brownfields, you will join our Environment Business Line in our Troy or Rhinebeck, NY office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Site Assessment Team and Projects
Our team provides comprehensive environmental services, including site assessments, subsurface investigations using the latest technologies, soil gas/vapor intrusion evaluations, and innovative cleanup approaches. We specialize in brownfields redevelopment and site redevelopment integrating cleanup in final development plans.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Site Assessment Team, as a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as: 

• Develop new business and foster client relationships in the Capital Region, identifying opportunities and driving growth for Tighe & Bond in the local market.
• Create and interpret conceptual site models and remediation strategies, providing technical insights and guiding data analysis for successful project outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, proposals, and budgets, ensuring clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Oversee field teams and subcontractors, ensuring efficient and compliant project execution while managing environmental data and conducting site investigations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development while expanding HRP’s presence and expertise in the New York market.

What You’ll Need  

• BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field
• 15–20 years of related experience, with at least 10 years in client and project management, including scope development, budgeting, contract management, and staff mentoring
• Experience with the New York and EPA Brownfields program 
• Strong business development and client relationship management interest and background

Preferred Requirements

• Established network of clients (municipalities, developers, government agencies) and business partners (attorneys, planners, engineers)
• Experience with both public and private sector projects
• New York Professional Geology Certification

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance 

Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth. 

Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond
We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.