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Senior Environmental Scientist I

Bechtel Corporation

Clay, NYFull-time$107–155K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$107–155K/yr
Location
Clay, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Senior Environmental Scientist helps develop and execute the environmental component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program for a semiconductor fabrication project in Clay, New York. The role combines administrative and field work, applying environmental sciences and related disciplines to project and facility environmental management. It supports permitting, compliance monitoring, risk management, mitigation, and environmental program execution.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental Risk Assessment, requiredEnvironmental Impact Assessments, requiredEnvironmental Sciences, requiredRegulatory Requirements, requiredCommunication, requiredComputer Proficiency, requiredData Management, requiredEnvironmental Sampling, requiredEnvironmental Monitoring, requiredRecordkeeping, requiredOutdoor Work, requiredISO 14001, nice to haveTechnical Writing, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Environmental Sciences or Related, required5+ Years Environmental Experience, required9+ Years Relevant Work Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition ID: 301037

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Clay, NY

  • Salary Range: 106,900 - 154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Senior Environmental Scientist helps develop and execute the environmental component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program. Key activities involve administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position involves practical application of biology, ecology, chemistry, social sciences, and related disciplines for managing environmental aspects of a project or facility. The position reports to an Environmental Manager or ESH Manager

Major Responsibilities:

  • Integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations.

  • Provide support in the execution of environmental permits, plans, and assessments.

  • Monitor, and enforce environmental requirements for subcontractors, including onboarding, field verification, and corrective action management.

  • Perform site assessments and survey to identify site conditions and develop mitigation and sustainability strategies to protect the environment and local communities.

  • Provide technical guidance and support regarding mitigation measures pertaining to natural and cultural resources and communities.

  • Support environmental risk management associated with hazardous chemicals, high-purity systems, and simultaneous construction and owner activities typical of semiconductor fabrication facilities.

  • Provides technical assistance within ESH teams and to other project groups regarding permitting, risk assessment, plan preparation, studies, and ESH program execution.

  • Identify and track environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder concerns.

  • Participate in emergency response, and aids investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.

  • Perform environmental monitoring, sampling, and inspections to confirm compliance with permits and project requirements and commitments.

  • Prepare training documents and help with ESH training for project/facility employees and visitors.

  • Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors and subcontractors to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.

  • Assist other ESH team members in program execution, inclusive of safety and health.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, or related disciplines.

  • Five or more years of experience related to applicable environmental sciences or regulatory requirements.

  • Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar complex industrial projects is preferred.

  • Ability to evaluate environmental risk and apply sound judgment in fast-paced, high-consequence construction environments.

  • Ability to communicate environmental risks and requirements clearly to project leadership and client representatives.

  • Experience with environmental impact assessments.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency with computers for presentations, data management, and reports.

  • Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.

  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and support multiple shifts.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Additional Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.

  • Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Management System standards.

  • Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable environmental discipline.

  • Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 834 open Environmental Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$107–155K/yr
  • New York median$80–120K/yr39 salary ranges
  • US median$83–136K/yr538 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 28% above the New York median midpoint ($103K) — in the top quarter of Environmental Scientist salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Environmental Scientist jobs in New York and 834 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Environmental Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (705 postings).
Education
367 of the 834 open Environmental Scientist jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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