Environmental Data Technician

Gilder Search Group; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance

Friendly office environment

Opportunity to work with a world-wide?

Stable industry sector

Fun team environment

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Hydraulic Data Technician–Environmental Analyst to analyze sewer flow data from sanitary, combined, and storm systems and prepare client reports. You will understand sensor basics, install field monitors on-site with a crew, and process data for calibration, trends, and audits.

The role emphasizes strong math skills, data processing, and communication with field personnel and management, contributing to high-quality environmental analysis projects.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field preferred
• Degree fields with strong emphasis on mathematics or physical sciences acceptable
• Familiarity with databases or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Ability to analyze and process data at a high rate
• Skills in engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater/wastewater experience, trend analysis, and troubleshooting are a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mathematics and basic statistics.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic hydraulics, especially as related to measurement of flow in sewer systems.
• Analyze data for calibration, trends, patterns, and outliers, using graphical and statistical analysis.
• Follow standard processes for routine data processing and preparation of data for review and audits.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and an ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of field monitor installation and on-site visits with a field crew.
• Identify data problems and propose solutions to correct persistent issues.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with field personnel and management.
• Complete basic data maintenance functions such as backup, archive, restore, combine, and cut.
• Learn and utilize new software packages for data analysis.
• Competency with standard software for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics.
• Assist in final report preparation with professional quality and timeliness.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Data analysis

Field data collection

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Mathematics/physical sciences emphasis

Tools

GIS

Databases

Spreadsheets

Graphic processing

Job description

Summary – Hydraulic Data Technician– Environmental Analyst:

The ideal candidates should be able to analyze data which may include sanitary, combined, and storm sewer flow data, sewer system evaluation survey data, collection, system schematics, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) records, rain data, pump station data, real-time data, and other pertinent information required. The analyst prepares data and reports for the client. The Hydraulic Analysis/Data Analyst develops a general understanding of the analysis process, sensor basics, and typical field monitor installation, including an on-site visit to a field project.

What’s in it for you as the Hydraulic Data Technician– Environmental Analyst:

• Great work-life balance (pretty standard 40 hour work week)
• Friendly office environment/culture
• Opportunity to work with a world-wide leading company
• Stable industry sector
• Fun team environment

Benefits of the Hydraulic Data Technician– Environmental Analyst

• 401K with company match
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• STD/LTD benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid-time-off (vacation, sick and holiday pay)

Responsibility Summary - Hydraulic Data Technician– Environmental Analyst

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mathematics and basic statistics.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic hydraulics, especially as related to measurement of flow in sewer systems.
• Analyze data for calibration, trends, patterns, and outliers, using graphical and statistical analysis.
• Follow standard processes for routine data processing and preparation of data for review and audits.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and an ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of a typical field monitor installation, including an on-site visit to a flow monitor location accompanied by an experience field crew.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the methods of flow monitoring, including field procedures. Identify problems with data and propose solutions to correct persistent problems.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, both in person and remotely with field personnel, technicians, co-workers, and management.
• Complete basic data maintenance functions such as backup, archive, restore, combine, and cut.
• Learn and utilize new software packages for analysis of data.
• Competency with standard corporate software for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphic processing.
• Assist in final report preparation, producing work of professional quality, accurate and timely.

Qualification Summary - Hydraulic Data Technician– Environmental Analyst:

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field preferred
• Degree fields with strong emphasis on mathematics or physical sciences are acceptable
• Familiarity with databases or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Ability to analyze and process data at a high rate
• Skills that would be a plus: Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Stormwater/Wastewater experience, trend analysis, presentations skills, and troubleshooting skills