Junior Environmental Scientist

Ecotech exists to provide safe, valuable, and trustworthy services through investment in our employees and customers, while building long term relationships to protect our environment and underground infrastructure.

We believe our people are fundamental to our success. We are committed to cultivating a safe, respectful, high-performing workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow and succeed. If you are dependable, have a positive attitude, and want to be part of a team that works hard and takes care of each other, then this may be the place for you.

Position Summary: We are seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to support environmental compliance, field investigations, and regulatory inspection projects for industrial, commercial, and construction sector clients. This role involves fieldwork, technical reporting, sampling, and compliance support across multiple environmental programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare environmental compliance plans including SPCC, SWPPP, ERP, Hazardous Waste Contingency, and E&S plans

• Conduct AST/UST STI inspections and stormwater compliance inspections

• Perform erosion & sediment control inspections and BMP evaluations

• Collect environmental samples (soil, groundwater, stormwater, air, waste) in accordance with EPA/state protocols

• Assist with wetland delineations using USACE methodologies

• Prepare field documentation, inspection reports, and regulatory submissions

• Support spill response, waste management, and environmental field activities

• Track environmental data and support corrective action implementation

• Coordinate with project managers and support field logistics

Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

• 0–3 years of environmental consulting, compliance, or field experience

• Working knowledge of SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, E&S controls, and environmental sampling methods

• Strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills

• Ability to work outdoors and travel to project sites as required

• Valid driver’s license required

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

• Experience with GIS/GPS field tools

• Construction, industrial, or environmental compliance experience

Ecotech offers competitive pay, opportunities to grow your career and valuable benefits including:

• Paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge
• Extra earning potential through overtime and double-time opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid disability and life insurance for added peace of mind
• 401(k) with company match to help build your future
• Paid training and education to support your growth
• PPE provided by the company

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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