Environmental Specialist I

Description

Environmental Specialist I
Albany, NY

Environmental Specialist – Advance Your Career & Make a Lasting Impact

Join a purpose-driven team as an Environmental Specialist I and help create safer, healthier communities through meaningful environmental work. In this hands-on role, you’ll support site assessments, environmental investigations, and remediation efforts that shape safer, healthier communities.

Ready to grow your career and make a difference? Apply today.

About Fisher Associates:

Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
• Your voice matters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
• Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
• You thrive in a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
• Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
• Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You’ll Do, Key Responsibilities as an Environmental Specialist I

• Demonstrate strong understanding of field sampling methodologies, environmental regulations, and quality control/assurance protocols.
• Conduct environmental investigations, site assessments, visual inspections, and compliance audits.
• Perform field inspections, including sampling of soil, water, and air; well monitoring; and operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Independently oversee subcontractor field activities and coordinate with State and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with laboratories for bottle orders, sample submission, and Chain-of-Custody documentation.
• Complete and adhere to required safety training and plans; may act as Site Safety Officer on projects.
• Conduct ASTM compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs) and Phase II ESA field documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, analytical data tables, and collaborate on GIS mapping for project documentation.
• Conduct asbestos inspections, quantifications, reporting, and air monitoring per state and federal regulations.
• Conduct hazardous materials inspections such as lead-based paint, PCB-caulk, and universal waste per state and federal regulations.
• Conduct mold inspections consistent with state requirements.
• Ensure QA/QC standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging environmental projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Eligible for Straight-time Overtime
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security.
• Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group.

Salary Range $58,990-$66,560

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promise any s