Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) (3884)

Navarro Research & Engineering is recruiting an Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) (3884) in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the  Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.  

Location: Oak Ridge, TN (Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate)

This position is ideal for a mid-career professional with approximately 10 years of experience in groundwater remediation, soil remediation and environmental compliance who can contribute both technically and strategically to project execution and proposal development.

Position Summary

The Environmental Scientist will support environmental remediation and compliance activities while playing a key role in developing technical content for proposals. The successful candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, hands-on field or analytical experience, and the ability to clearly communicate complex environmental concepts in written deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental remediation and/or environmental compliance projects across federal and commercial programs
• Contribute to and develop technical proposal content in collaboration with Business Development teams
• Interpret and apply environmental regulations, including federal and state requirements, to ongoing and proposed work
• Prepare technical reports, evaluations, and supporting documentation for environmental projects
• Support groundwater remediation activities, including site characterization, corrective actions, and long-term monitoring
• Perform or support groundwater modeling and data analysis (preferred)
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
• Assist with project planning, data interpretation, and decision-making processes
• Ensure work meets quality standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related scientific discipline
• Approximately 8–12 years of relevant experience (mid-level experience)
• Deomonstrated experieince in groundwater remediation, soil remediation and environmental compliance
• Experience supporting federal programs (DOE, DOD, or similar) preferred
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience contributing to reports or proposals
• Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and compliance frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with site characterization, risk assessment, and corrective action strategies
• Experience supporting proposal development or technical business development efforts
• Advanced degree in environmental science or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., PG, CHMM, QEP)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Oak Ridge, TN (relocation assistance may be considered)
• Due to the nature of government contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability