What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Field Scientist position at SCI ENGINEERING INC?
SCI Engineering is a multi-discipline firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing services.
We are seeking a Field Scientist to support the professional and technical environmental team. Responsibilities include environmental consulting projects, including air monitoring for asbestos, lead, and mold abatement, as well as conducting site inspections and sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor. The role involves maintaining accurate field documentation, assisting with data evaluation and reporting, and occasionally representing the field team at project meetings. Candidates should have a related technical degree or relevant industry experience, be physically capable of fieldwork, and be open to travel and flexible scheduling.
Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:
- 401(k) (Matching Program)
- Health insurance (Including a HDHP option free for employees)
- Dental insurance (Free to Employees)
- Vision insurance (Free to Employees)
- Disability insurance (Free to Employees)
- Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free to Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Why Join SCI?
At SCI, your success is our success. We offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and professional development, encouraging continuous skill development and promoting from within based on performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are key to our culture, and we welcome ideas for innovation and improvement. We also offer teambuilding opportunities through various clubs and committees.
Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 90% of employees in our Environmental department believe SCI Engineering is open to all types of different viewpoints and 90% believe their manager cares about their concerns. One Environmental employee described why they love their job:
‘I get to work with many people inside and outside of the company and every day presents new and different challenges. I never get bored.’
We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.
Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform air sampling services for asbestos, lead and mold abatement projects.
- Perform asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold inspections.
- Perform soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling activities.
- Ensure that all daily field records are complete and accurate.
- Occasionally attend project meetings as a representative of the field team.
- Assist as needed in the preparation of work plans, data evaluation and report preparation.
- Minimum of a Bachelor degree in related technical discipline (biology, geology, hydrology, soil science, ecology, earth science, or environmental science) or experience in the asbestos, environmental consulting, or construction industry.
- Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Must have reliable transportation and enjoy working outside.
- Must be available for out-of-town, overtime, evening, and weekend work as needed.
- Must possess the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.