Environmental Field Scientist I — Data & Fieldwork

Barge Design Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team in Nashville.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaborating with experienced environmental consultants. The Project Scientist I works closely with project managers and senior staff to execute work plans, collect and analyze environmental data, document field observations, and support project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)
• 0-2 years of experience in Environmental Consulting.
• Timeliness & Quality of work and budget adherence.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Performs field work and assists in sample collection.
• Assists with data verification documenting observations.
• Assists with tabulating and analyzing data, and preparing reports, figures, health and safety plans, and sampling logs, as needed.
• Develops basic conclusions from observations of data and collected samples.
• Coordinates and executes portions of field work associated with approved Scope of Work.
• Provides consistent and appropriate communication to Supervisor and/or Project Manager as it relates to field work and deliverables.
• Assists in writing portions of technical reports and provides basic recommendations based on conclusions reached from findings.
• Organizes and orders field equipment/ testing supplies for various laboratory samples.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Field work

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team in Nashville.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaborating with experienced environmental consultants. The Project Scientist I works closely with project managers and senior staff to execute work plans, collect and analyze environmental data, document field observations, and support project deliverables.