Environmental Technician I: Field & Lab - Water Quality

Dudek; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking an Environmental Technician I in Bakersfield, CA, to support aquatic resources projects through field and laboratory data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role involves coordinating with senior staff, handling safety procedures, and contributing to data quality across field and lab activities.

You will work with a team of Dudek employees on diverse projects, traveling as needed, and applying environmental data collection best practices to deliver reliable results for

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• Knowledge of field and data analysis techniques related to aquatic environments.
• Strong data collection skills and adherence to safety SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and laboratory data collection per approved methods.
• Collect and maintain accurate field notes and data records.
• Upload and QA/QC data promptly to project databases.
• Prepare client-ready data products with organized field and lab information.
• Assist with scheduling field and lab data collection activities.
• Collaborate with Dudek staff across California offices.
• Support data evaluation, analysis and reporting portions of documents.

Skills

Data collection

Field methods

Safety SOPs

Written & oral communication

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Dudek is seeking an Environmental Technician I in Bakersfield, CA, to support aquatic resources projects through field and laboratory data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role involves coordinating with senior staff, handling safety procedures, and contributing to data quality across field and lab activities.

You will work with a team of Dudek employees on diverse projects, traveling as needed, and applying environmental data collection best practices to deliver reliable results for