Environmental Field Scientist at LimnoTech

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k savings

Flexible benefits program

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks an early career environmental scientist or engineer to assist with various projects including environmental monitoring and contamination investigations. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires outdoor work and travel within Michigan and other states. Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities are essential. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check for working at secure sites.
• Willingness to travel for field work for extended periods.
• Previous experience with boating is beneficial.
• Must be willing and able to travel within Michigan and to other states for field work, sometimes for 1–2 weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Support investigation of soil and groundwater contamination.
• Conduct surface water sampling and monitoring.
• Spend 75% time in the field and 25% in the office.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work outdoors

Valid driver's license

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field

Job description

LimnoTech has a new opportunity for an early career environmental scientist or engineer to help meet increased project needs focused primarily on environmental monitoring and the investigation of surface water, soil, groundwater, and sediment quality. The selected candidate will work in our Ann Arbor, MI headquarters. Come work with us!

Responsibilities

The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, investigation of soil and groundwater contamination, vapor intrusion investigations, surface water sampling and monitoring, and sediment coring. The selected candidate may expect to spend approximately 75% of the time in the field and 25% of the time in the office, depending on project needs. Some projects may require weekend work or extended hours to capitalize on weather conditions or meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related scientific discipline from an accredited university program is required.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
• Excellent oral communication skills are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills with respect to interacting with colleagues, clients, and the public.
• Must be willing and able to travel both within Michigan and to other states for field work, sometimes for extended periods (1‑2 weeks at a time)
• Applicants will be expected to drive company vehicles and must have & maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check for badging and/or working at secure industrial sites and public transportation facilities.
• Previous experience with boating and trailering is beneficial, but not required.
• Previous experience overseeing drilling subcontractors and logging environmental or geotechnical borings is a plus, but not required.
• Motivated and enthusiastic team members with good interpersonal skills thrive in our collegial organization. If you like working with other smart, dedicated people to solve problems, we’d like to hear from you.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for any employer (proper documentation is required).

Compensation

LimnoTech rewards high achievement within a supportive working community. Individual achievement is rewarded through a unique merit review process based on recommendations from colleagues at all levels of the company, plus positive feedback from clients. This system drives pay increases and opportunities for increased project and corporate responsibility. In addition to highly competitive compensation, LimnoTech offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental and disability coverage; 401k savings; flexible benefits program; employee stock ownership program; medical leave; and more.

Come grow with us!

Our company culture focuses on giving our people opportunities to improve and grow through training, conferences, workshops, seminars, and participation in professional organizations. We also favor more personal, self-directed career planning over traditional performance evaluations. We encourage a mix of mentoring and proactive self-management so individuals can explore and create work opportunities that further their careers.

We value a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at LimnoTech. We believe that collaboration between diverse individuals with different perspectives and a unity of purpose will strengthen our company culture and yield innovative solutions for our clients. Therefore, we will intentionally increase awareness, foster dialogue, and seek continuous improvement in diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our company systems and practices. LimnoTech welcomes all qualified candidates for a diverse work force, and we are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. Employees are hired and promoted based strictly and solely on their competence to perform the work, without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.limno.com

LimnoTech is an employee-owned (ESOP), affirmative action (AA) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.