Field Environmental Scientist: Remediation & Sampling

ADP; East Carondelet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform field sampling and remediation system operations with both outdoor and office duties. You’ll collect diverse samples, prepare shipments, and maintain meticulous records while supporting site surveys and project tasks.

This role involves hands‑on field work, data review, and coordination with Project Managers; 40‑hour HAZWOPER and Illinois certification readiness are encouraged. Travel and flexible hours are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• 1–5 years of environmental field experience preferred, including sampling, monitoring, or remediation work.
• Knowledge of remediation system operations and maintenance preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or GIS is a plus.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space training preferred.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Class K Wastewater Treatment Operator certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, air, vapor, stormwater, and wastewater samples for laboratory testing.
• Prepare, label, package, and ship samples and maintain sampling records; handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Support drilling, logging, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Record field observations and prepare clear field summaries, tables, and technical reports.
• Operate and monitor remediation systems and record system performance data.
• Travel approximately 10–20% with flexibility for field work.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, regulators, and vendors to coordinate field work.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain accurate field, maintenance, time, and expense records.

Skills

Environmental field experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform field sampling and remediation system operations with both outdoor and office duties. You’ll collect diverse samples, prepare shipments, and maintain meticulous records while supporting site surveys and project tasks.

This role involves hands‑on field work, data review, and coordination with Project Managers; 40‑hour HAZWOPER and Illinois certification readiness are encouraged. Travel and flexible hours are possible.