Environmental Scientist — Coastal Wetlands Fieldwork

aptim-professional-careers; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM seeks an Environmental Field Technician in Louisiana to conduct ecological monitoring for CRMS and SWAMP, including vegetation surveys, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion monitoring, and water quality sampling. Fieldwork will involve operating boats and equipment across coastal wetlands and remote sites.

Office duties include data processing, equipment prep, and collaboration within a small multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in ecological monitoring, water quality sampling, or natural resources data collection.
• Must have a valid driver's license and experience trailering and operating watercraft.

Responsibilities

• Field activities include ecological monitoring, vegetation surveys, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion monitoring, and water quality sampling.
• Support field data collection in southern Louisiana wetlands across swamp and marsh habitats.
• Operate boats, trailers, trucks, and scientific instruments per safety procedures; travel to remote sites.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Valid driver's license

Watercraft operation

Manual handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Job description

APTIM seeks an Environmental Field Technician in Louisiana to conduct ecological monitoring for CRMS and SWAMP, including vegetation surveys, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion monitoring, and water quality sampling. Fieldwork will involve operating boats and equipment across coastal wetlands and remote sites.

Office duties include data processing, equipment prep, and collaboration within a small multidisciplinary team.