Wetlands Field Technician: Water Quality & Ecology

RiseMe; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM in Louisiana is seeking a field scientist to perform ecological monitoring and water quality sampling for CRMS/SWAMP projects, supporting wetland restoration in coastal marshes. Work includes operating boats and field equipment, collecting vegetation data, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion surveys, equipment prep, and data quality checks.

Requirements: BS in Environmental Science, relevant field experience, valid driver's license with watercraft/trailering experience; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related field.
• Relevant environmental field experience, including ecological monitoring, natural resources, or environmental data collection.
• Must have a valid driver's license and experience trailering and operating watercraft in coastal or inland environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information.
• Must be able to lift and transport equipment weighing 30–50 pounds individually and heavier items as part of a team.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments with exposure to heat, cold, insects, and adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological monitoring activities, including vegetation surveys, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion monitoring, and water quality sampling.
• Support scientific field data collection efforts in southern Louisiana wetlands, including swamp, freshwater, intermediate, and brackish marsh environments.
• Operate boats, towing vehicles, and field equipment following safety procedures.
• Travel to remote monitoring locations, including coastal waterways and open-water environments.
• Assist with routine maintenance and operational readiness of vessels, trailers, trucks, and scientific instrumentation.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Process, review, and quality-check scientific data using established protocols and standard software tools.
• Prepare equipment, supplies, and logistics for upcoming field deployments.
• Collaborate within a small, multidisciplinary team and across organizational levels.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Ecological monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related Science degree

Job description

APTIM in Louisiana is seeking a field scientist to perform ecological monitoring and water quality sampling for CRMS/SWAMP projects, supporting wetland restoration in coastal marshes. Work includes operating boats and field equipment, collecting vegetation data, hydrographic measurements, soil accretion surveys, equipment prep, and data quality checks.

Requirements: BS in Environmental Science, relevant field experience, valid driver's license with watercraft/trailering experience; strong