Field Environmental Scientist & GIS Analyst

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Houston seeks a dedicated Environmental Scientist to join the Environmental team, supporting field investigations, site assessments, and regulatory compliance. The role includes FIELD surveys, data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration with engineering teams.

The position requires 0–3 years’ experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and willingness to travel; proficiency in ArcGIS and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS or other GIS software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, including wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and other environmental surveys.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards, identify RECs and prepare technical reports.
• Perform desktop studies and coordinate with resource agencies to identify project related environmental constraints.
• Assist with regulatory permitting and compliance under NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, RCRA, CERCLA, and other environmental laws.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, field summaries, permit applications, figures, tables, and other project deliverables.
• Collect, organize, and analyze field data; maintain field notes, photographs, and logs.
• Use GIS tools, including ArcGIS where applicable, to support mapping, data management, and analyses.
• Lead multiple project tasks or projects across simultaneous assignments.
• Assist clients with permit coordination and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Analyze environmental data and contribute to GIS mapping and modeling efforts.
• Interpret lab results and prepare summary figures and tables.
• Collaborate with WGA's environmental and civil engineering teams to integrate environmental solutions into design.
• Participate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory consultations as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with safety plans during fieldwork.

Skills

Field investigations

GIS tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Houston seeks a dedicated Environmental Scientist to join the Environmental team, supporting field investigations, site assessments, and regulatory compliance. The role includes FIELD surveys, data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration with engineering teams.

The position requires 0–3 years’ experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and willingness to travel; proficiency in ArcGIS and MS Office is a plus.