Project Scientist

Barge Design; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks a Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team in Nashville, TN. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaboration with experienced environmental consultants on diverse projects.

You will assist project managers, collect data, help prepare reports, health and safety plans, and support regulatory compliance. The role involves travel and field sampling, offering growth in a multidisciplinary engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)
• 0-2 years of experience in Environmental Consulting
• Timeliness & Quality of work and budget adherence.
• Utilization rates align with goal.
• Execute work in compliance with Health & Safety Manual.
• Walk, sit, and stand; travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs field work and assists in sample and data collection from various sources in the field.
• Assists with data verification documenting observations from sources identified in the Scope of Work.
• Assists with tabulating and analyzing data, and preparing reports, figures, health and safety plans, and sampling logs, as needed.
• Develops basic conclusions from observations of data and collected samples.
• Coordinates and executes portions of field work associated with approved Scope of Work.
• Provides consistent and appropriate communication to Supervisor and/or Project Manager as it relates to field work and deliverables.
• Assists in writing portions of technical reports and provides basic recommendations based on conclusions reached from findings.
• Organizes and orders field equipment/ testing supplies for various laboratory samples.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)

Job description

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated Project Scientist I to join our Environmental team! This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaborating with experienced environmental consultants. The Project Scientist I works closely with project managers and senior staff to execute work plans, collect and analyze environmental data, document field observations, and support project deliverables. This role includes frequent field work in various environmental settings and provides exposure to technical reporting, regulatory compliance, and environmental consulting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs field work as directed and assists in sample and data collection from various sources in the field.
• Assists with data verification documenting observations from sources identified in the Scope of Work.
• Assists with tabulating and analyzing data, and preparing reports, figures, health and safety plans, and sampling logs, as needed.
• Develops basic conclusions from observations of data and collected samples.
• Coordinates and executes portions of field work associated with approved Scope of Work.
• Provides consistent and appropriate communication to Supervisor and/or Project Manager as it relates to field work and deliverables.
• Assists in writing portions of technical reports and provides basic recommendations based on conclusions reached from findings.
• Organizes and orders field equipment/ testing supplies for various laboratory samples.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program (Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, etc.)
• 0-2 years of experience in Environmental Consulting
• Timeliness & Quality of work and budget adherence.
• Utilization rates align with goal.
• Execute work in compliance with defined practices reflected in our Health & Safety Manual.
• Walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally reach with hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally climb 25-30 feet. Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently works in outdoor conditions requiring ability to walk or climb uneven terrain consisting of various changing vegetation, material, and incline on construction sites.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/ numeric symbols for computation and design.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to project issues that arise.
• Requires some travel.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled