Title: Entry-level Environmental Scientist

Location: Seattle or Tacoma, Washington

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What’s the Opportunity?

Position Title: Junior Environmental Scientist

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time environmental scientist to support environmental cleanup and investigation projects primarily throughout the Pacific Northwest. The successful candidate will be able to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment. Job duties primarily include field work, data analysis, reporting, or assistance in demonstrating regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Field work will include the following:
  • Support site investigation and monitoring teams, including environmental sample collection (soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water).
  • Assist with drilling activities and groundwater monitoring well installations.
  • Support construction monitoring and oversight activities, including air monitoring, water quality monitoring, and/or environmental sample collection (on water and land).
  • Record field notes to the specific task performed at each site.
  • Follow Anchor QEA policies and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental health and safety and quality assurance and control.
  • Travel away from the home office may be required (up to 30% travel anticipated).
• Other support could include data analysis, reporting, or permitting tasks for various projects.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Geology (preferred) or earth sciences bachelor’s degree and some related field work experience;
• 1-3 years of related field work experience preferred but not required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required; will be provided by Anchor QEA if this certification has not been obtained
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required; will be provided by Anchor QEA if these certifications have not been obtained
• A good driving record and ability to drive a company vehicle
• Ability to follow a standard operating procedure
• Ability to handle chemicals safely and understand safety data sheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other common office software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other technical specialists as part of a larger project team
• Strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and schedules

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $69,000 - $80,000 annually
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/