Laurel Klein
Project Scientist I
Experienced Project Scientist with a strong background in environmental and air quality initiatives, driving solutions for development. Proven leadership in professional service as Chair of Scholarships & Grants with SWEP GP, fostering opportunities for growth and advancement within the environmental community.
Bio
Personal Profile
After completing a Bachelors of Environmental Science B.S. at Stockton University, I began the pursuit of a successful career. After working with GZA GeoEnvironmental as an Environmental Scientist II for three years, I transitioned to a Project Scientist I with SLR Consulting. In my first two years at SLR, I served in a dual team capacity within the Transactional Due Diligence and Land Quality and Remediation teams. After developing project experience, I transferred to a full-time compliance and regulatory role with the Air Quality department. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experiences as a professional within the environmental field.
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My Experience
Background & Expertise
Currently, Laurel oversees permitting and compliance for a Wyoming-based client, specializing in coordinating complex applications for evaporation ponds, mobile equipment, and temporary equipment permits. She manages the intricacies of regulatory requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Laurel is dedicated to delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships and project efficiency.
Laurel is familiar with EPA Shared CROMERR Services (SCS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, regulatory compliance in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, site inspections, and report preparation. She also provides technical support for our New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (NJ LSRP) Practice.
Regulatory Compliance
May 2022 - 2025
Phase I ESA Report Documentaion
May 2019 - 2023
Due diligence projects are conducted prior to the lease or purchase of property for demolition or development purposes. Activities performed during the preparation of Phase I documents include site inspections, owner interviews, regulatory database reviews, previous report reviews, and non-ASTM considerations including suspect asbestos-containing material sampling, lead-based paint sampling, and vapor intrusion assessments.
Environmental Field Scientist
May 2019 - 2023
My experience in environmental site characterization has been demonstrated through the execution of Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). Field activities have included the advancement of soil borings, for sample collection, the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, routine/ quarterly groundwater sample collection and sub-slab soil vapor assessments. Field data is organized through record preparation and laboratory data is interpretation to clients through formal report drafting. These techniques have been applied throughout several projects across the United States, where I have adapted to changes of regulations across state lines.
Education
Stockton University
B.S. Environmental Science
September 2017 - May 2019
Graduated from Stockton University with a cumulative GPA of 3.77
