Environmental Scientist

Carlson McCain, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Carlson McCain, Inc. is seeking a field scientist to perform site investigation and remediation tasks in Plymouth, MN. Responsibilities include logging soil borings, overseeing monitoring wells, sampling diverse media, and preparing technical reports, with travel within MN and occasional trips to ND/SD.

A related degree and basic field experience are required. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits; travel is anticipated to be within Minnesota with some overnight travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of geology and environmental services experience.
• Familiarity with the environmental site assessment process (Phase I/II ESAs).
• Familiarity with underground storage tank removals and the MPCA Petroleum Remediation Program.
• Good time-management and ability to track hours for a variety of projects.
• Valid driver’s license, and able to drive a company vehicle as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and document site investigation and remediation activities.
• Log soil borings, classify soil, and collect samples.
• Oversee and document monitoring well installation; perform measurements and testing.
• Sample soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and solid waste.
• Compile and analyze field data and prepare technical reports and figures.
• Correspond with clients, contractors, laboratories, etc.
• Research environmental information and summarize findings.

Skills

Time management

Documentation

Field supervision

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related

Job description

Description: Perform a variety of field tasks including oversight and documentation during site investigation and remediation; soil boring logging, including soil classification and sample collection; monitoring well installation oversight and documentation; measurements and testing on monitoring wells, soil vapor probes, and related instrumentation; sampling of various media including soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and solid waste. Compile and analyze field data and assist with interpretation of data and preparation of technical reports. Correspond as needed with clients, contractors, laboratories, etc. Research environmental information and compile findings into summary reports and figures.

This position will be based out of our office in Plymouth, Minnesota. However, the position will require working outside atfield sites, as needed, and will require some overnight travel. Travel is anticipated to be primarily within Minnesota, with potential travel throughout North Dakota and South Dakota as needed. Overnight travel time is not expected to exceed 25%. The position may require occasional use of an employee’s vehicle to travel to and from project sites; occasionally transporting project equipment. In such instances, the Company will provide reimbursement for work-related mileage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in geology and environmental services.
• Familiarity with the environmental site assessment process (i.e. Phase I/II ESAs).
• Familiarity with underground storage tank removals and the MPCA Petroleum Remediation Program.
• Good time-management and ability to track hours for a variety of projects.
• Valid driver’s license, and able to drive a company vehicle as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Geologist‐in‐training certification or related certification which will lead to a state professional licensure as a geologist, hydrogeologist or related profession.

The salary range is expected to be between $50,000 and $60,000 per year. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Carlson McCain’s Benefit Package for Full Time Employees Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account Employer Contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Professional Development Funding
• Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Per Year
• 8 Company Paid Holidays Annually

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carlson McCain, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in engineering and environmental services. We provide a great working environment, excellent benefits and pay commensurate with skills. Carlson McCain is an equal opportunity employer.