Environmental Field Technician Co-op

CESO, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Intern/Co-op to assist the environmental team in evaluating and monitoring site conditions through field and office work. You will participate in stream inspections, sampling, and data handling under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with field instruments, wetland/stream assessments, and safety procedures while contributing to client projects and company goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be working toward a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology or natural resources or related field.
• Follows CESO and client-mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times.
• Strong interest in natural resources work.
• Ability to perform field duties in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to hike through uneven terrain while carrying field instruments.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Possesses a valid driver's license.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Possesses critical thinking skills including ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Field experience is not necessary, but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stream augmentation inspections and help clients maintain compliance.
• Support senior staff during stream mitigation activities in the field.
• Collection of field samples of water, soil or other media in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance or CESO standard operating procedures.
• Document characteristics of media such as color, pH, conductivity, and temperature.
• Assemble, operate and maintain field instruments and equipment.
• Prepare field notes and sketches.
• Complete data entry and manage large datasets produced from field sampling.
• Collect quality control samples which may include trip blanks, field duplicates and matrix spike duplicates.
• Coordinate landowner access.
• Support other field services such as wetland delineation, stream assessments, and habitat evaluations.
• Follows CESO and client mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times.

Skills

Field data collection

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/biology/natural resources (in progress)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

CESO, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Intern/Co-op to assist the environmental team in evaluating and monitoring site conditions through field and office work. You will participate in stream inspections, sampling, and data handling under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with field instruments, wetland/stream assessments, and safety procedures while contributing to client projects and company goals.