Junior Geologist

Anchor QEA, LLC; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation 2 weeks

Job summary

Anchor QEA is seeking a junior geologist or environmental scientist to support CCR site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling, in Daphne, AL (preferred) or Ocean Springs, MS. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis and writing, offering growth within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of experience, a relevant BS, strong writing and data-analysis skills, and a willingness to travel up to 25–50% while upholding a safety‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• BS in geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience (consulting experience and/or CCR preferred).
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and field data collection.
• Familiarity with environmental data analysis and reporting.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel and work in field settings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client service.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support CCR site investigations including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Assist with monitoring well installation, development, and documentation.
• Plan and participate in field programs, including coordination with subcontractors and laboratories.
• Process and analyze environmental data.
• Prepare technical documents such as sampling plans, field reports, and monitoring reports.
• Support data interpretation and contribute to project deliverables.
• Coordinate field logistics, scheduling, and equipment needs.
• Develop and adhere to Health and Safety Plans and promote a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
• Travel to project sites up to ~25-50% of the time.

Skills

Field sampling

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

HAZWOPER 40-hr

Education

BS in geology

Tools

Python

R

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Title: Junior Geologist

Location: Daphne, AL (preferred) or Ocean Springs, MS

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What's the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA has a growing, nation-wide coal combustion residuals (CCR) program. We are seeking a junior-level geologist or environmental scientist to support our expanding workload. This role is ideal for an early-career professional (0-5 years of experience) who is eager to build technical skills in CCR-related site investigation, remediation, data analysis, and reporting. The position includes a mix of field and office responsibilities and offers strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support CCR site investigations including soil and groundwater sampling
• Assist with monitoring well installation, development, and documentation
• Plan and participate in field programs, including coordination with subcontractors and laboratories
• Process and analyze environmental data
• Prepare technical documents such as sampling plans, field reports, and monitoring reports
• Support data interpretation and contribute to project deliverables
• Coordinate field logistics, scheduling, and equipment needs
• Develop and adhere to Health and Safety Plans and promote a culture of safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers
• Travel to project sites up to ~25-50% of the time

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• BS in geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field
• 0-5 years of relevant experience (consulting experience and/or experience with CCR preferred)
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and field data collection (or strong interest in fieldwork)
• Familiarity with environmental data analysis and reporting
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel and work in field settings
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client service
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CCR regulations and groundwater monitoring programs
• Experience coordinating field activities (e.g., drillers, sampling crews)
• Exposure to data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, or similar)

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a growing technical practice.Benefits detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/