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Environmental Scientist

Eocene Environmental Group
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.


Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

  • Forestry & Utility Division
  • Environmental Division
  • Technology & Innovation Division
  • Sustainability Division


Job Summary: The Environmental Scientist supports demolition, renovation, and abatement projects through site assessments, material sampling, reporting, and project oversight. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on field investigations, construction site work, problem-solving, and seeing projects through from initial assessment and sampling to reporting and abatement oversight.


Essential Job Duties:

  • Conduct fieldwork including site visits, inspections, monitoring, and data collection activities.
  • Observe, document, and report environmental conditions, project activities, and compliance status.
  • Support implementation and verification of environmental requirements, permits, and protection measures.
  • Collect, manage, and maintain accurate field data, records, and project documentation.
  • Working closely with Project Managers to assist clients with various services including ACM sampling, Indoor Air Quality Assessments, Microbial growth surveys, chemical exposure monitoring, chemical inventories, water sampling, commercial asset tagging, and building material testing
  • Prepare routine reports, logs, and technical documentation to support project deliverables.
  • Assist with research, data review, and analysis for environmental and regulatory projects.
  • Support multiple projects concurrently, tracking tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Communicate and coordinate with team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Utilize standard field equipment, technology, and software to support data collection and reporting.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.


Other Duties:

  • Position will require 25% - 50% travel


Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

  • Perform fieldwork in varying conditions and operate standard field equipment.
  • Proficiency with basic data collection tools, mapping systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team in both field and office settings.
  • Maintain attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • Meet physical and safety requirements of field and/or site work, including use of PPE as needed.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.


Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 0 – 2 years of relevant environmental or related experience


Other Preferred Requirements:

  • Familiarity with environmental regulations, compliance processes, or permitting requirements.
  • Experience with technical reporting or documentation.
  • Exposure to consulting, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or regulatory environments.
  • Utilize GPS, mapping tools, or environmental data systems.
  • Relevant certifications or training (e.g., safety, environmental, or industry-related), or ability to obtain.


Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak

Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak


Physical Characteristics:

  • Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift heavy tools and materials with or without accommodation.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and handle field equipment
  • Stand, walk, bend, and work on uneven terrain
  • Work long or atypical hours as needed


Environmental Factors:

  • Outdoor field environment with exposure to weather, noise, and construction activity
  • Exposure to weather, noise, and heavy equipment


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