Water Quality Field Specialist – West Coast

McMillen, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,219 - 96,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous PTO

Opportunity for Stock Ownership

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

An engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a motivated Water Quality Consultant to support projects on the West Coast. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and compliance in water quality monitoring, along with responsibilities such as leading field studies and preparing reports. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in data management tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in water quality monitoring or aquatic ecology.
• Strong understanding of hydrology and water quality data collection.
• Comfortable working in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead field studies related to water quality and aquatic environments.
• Collect and analyze water, sediment, and biological samples.
• Prepare technical documentation and environmental reports.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Water quality monitoring

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS (Pro, Online, Field Maps, Survey123)

Water quality instrumentation (YSI, HOBO)

Job description

An engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a motivated Water Quality Consultant to support projects on the West Coast. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and compliance in water quality monitoring, along with responsibilities such as leading field studies and preparing reports. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in data management tools.