Verdantas · 12 hours ago
Senior Scientist
Nashville TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVerdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through innovative technology and a commitment to people. The Senior Scientist will lead complex technical projects, manage regulatory interactions, and develop solutions for environmental challenges while promoting a people-focused culture.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business
Understand and implement complex technical requirements for client projects to meet client satisfaction and ensure projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule and budget
Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks
Prepare and/or review work plans, specifications, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans for project implementation
Lead environmental risk evaluations, prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.)
Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes
Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks
Conduct analysis of environmental data from complex environmental and/or hydrogeologic investigations and develop technical reports
Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base
Qualification
Required
Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example
Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence
A team builder, encourager and willing mentor
Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally and externally
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or similar degree
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry, with relevant experience in environmental assessment and remediation, compliance, and/or due diligence
Demonstrated success in project and client management
Thorough understanding of U.S. EPA regulations, State environmental regulations for various states, and other standards/regulations affecting the regulated community
Experience with preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure; working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air; and groundwater understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants
Benefits
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Company
Verdantas
Verdantas is a firm that solves complex natural and built environment problems and partners with clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pine Street Capital Partners
2024-05-07Acquired
2023-08-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jesse Kropelnicki
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Karla King
Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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