Field Technician/Environmental Scientist

Sovereign Consulting Inc., a rapidly growing environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking a full-time Field Technician / Environmental Scientist (0-3 years experience) for the St. Louis, Missouri area. Field Technicians / Environmental Scientists handle fieldwork activities, which require outdoor work, in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental sampling (e.g., groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil, soil gas) duties
• Complete monitoring well development activities
• Record field notes for each specific task performed
• Maintain equipment calibration logs
• Perform remediation system operational monitoring and basic maintenance activities
• Handle other related duties assigned
• Full-time daily position located at project site office in Wood River, IL working with on-site team
• Company vehicle provided at project site for driving onsite
• Opportunities may arise for occasional travel to other project sites
• Adhere to Sovereign Consulting Inc. Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities

Requirements:

• Minimum Associate's/Bachelor's Degree Required.
• High School diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., geology, env. sci., engineering) for Environmental Scientist position is a plus. Flexibility for position with someone with little to no experience/with or without degree to a degreed professional with up to 5 years' experience.
• 0-3 years of related fieldwork experience. Previous experience performing fieldwork or remediation system operations and maintenance in the environmental consulting industry is a plus.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of groundwater sampling techniques including low-flow sampling methods is preferred. 
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required, will train the right candidate.
• Must have a good driving record and be able to drive a company vehicle.

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test and a pre-placement medical evaluation that determines candidate’s ability to capably and safely perform the proposed job duties. A background check will also be required. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.  

Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.       

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer