Environmental Field Scientist I: Data & Fieldwork

Barge Design; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks a Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team in Nashville, TN. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaboration with experienced environmental consultants on diverse projects.

You will assist project managers, collect data, help prepare reports, health and safety plans, and support regulatory compliance. The role involves travel and field sampling, offering growth in a multidisciplinary engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)
• 0-2 years of experience in Environmental Consulting
• Timeliness & Quality of work and budget adherence.
• Utilization rates align with goal.
• Execute work in compliance with Health & Safety Manual.
• Walk, sit, and stand; travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs field work and assists in sample and data collection from various sources in the field.
• Assists with data verification documenting observations from sources identified in the Scope of Work.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks a Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team in Nashville, TN. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaboration with experienced environmental consultants on diverse projects.

You will assist project managers, collect data, help prepare reports, health and safety plans, and support regulatory compliance. The role involves travel and field sampling, offering growth in a multidisciplinary engineering firm.