Environmental Field Specialist/Technician – Florida, the Southeast, and Texas

Four Waters Engineering, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

4Waters is seeking an Environmental Field Specialist/Technician to join our team supporting stormwater, environmental, and infrastructure projects for municipal, federal, and military clients. Assignments are field-based with frequent travel, concentrated in Florida, the Southeast, and Texas.

The role requires a high school diploma (associates/bachelors preferred) and interest in fieldwork. You will use tablets, GPS/GNSS, and mobile GIS tools to document observations and support field summaries

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Interest in environmental, stormwater, or infrastructure field work.
• Comfortable using tablets, GPS/GNSS equipment, and mobile GIS applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field observations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently, including overnight and multi-day trips.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations in support of stormwater and water resource studies, including illicit discharge detection, system mapping, dye testing, and flow tracing.
• Locate and document stormwater, water, sewer, and other utility structures using GPS/GNSS and mobile GIS tools.
• Collect photographs, measurements, and field observations, and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Assist with field summaries, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and facility personnel while following site safety and access requirements.

Skills

Environmental field work

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

GPS/GNSS & mobile GIS

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GPS/GNSS equipment

Mobile GIS applications

Job description

Environmental Field Specialist/Technician

This position offers the opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team supporting stormwater, environmental, and infrastructure projects for municipal, federal, and military clients. Assignments are field-based with frequent travel, concentrated in Florida, the Southeast, and Texas.

Successful candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field preferred
• Interest in environmental, stormwater, or infrastructure field work
• Comfortable using tablets, GPS/GNSS equipment, and mobile GIS applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field observations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently, including overnight and multi-day trips

Responsibilities:

• Perform field investigations in support of stormwater and other water resource studies, including illicit discharge detection, system mapping, dye testing, and flow tracing.
• Locate and document stormwater, water, sewer, and other utility structures and infrastructure using GPS/GNSS and mobile GIS tools.
• Collect photographs, measurements, and field observations, and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Assist with field summaries, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and facility personnel while following site safety and access requirements.

At 4Waters, we are committed to a culture that helps our employees develop personally and professionally. When you work for 4Waters, your ideas matter, you're always learning, and you're in a position to have a positive effect on the community. 4Waters Offers professional development, challenging work, competitive benefits, and a team-oriented environment.