Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Loudoun Water, located in Ashburn VA is a public utility that provides water and wastewater service to customers in Loudoun County.

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Water Operations team. This role supports water supply, sustainability, and resiliency initiatives while helping maintain our strong partnerships across the region. You will collaborate cross‑departmentally, contribute to studies and analyses that drive long‑term water resource planning, and represent Loudoun Water in regional forums and technical discussions.

This position will play a vital role in advancing water supply program components, assisting with permit compliance, supporting reservoir and operational modeling, contributing to drought and water quality evaluations, and participating in research that improves system performance and resiliency. The Environmental Engineer will also support capital project planning, manage consultants and contractors, and engage with partner utilities, research institutions, and regulatory agencies.

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with an eye for detail and excellent technical and communication skills. We offer highly competitive salaries, a stable work environment and excellent employee benefits!

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree in engineering is preferred. At least four years of experience in water resources engineering with a utility, government agency, or similar organization preferred. Foundational knowledge of hydrology, limnology, modeling, reservoir management, water supply, and utility engineering. Eligibility for or licensure as a Professional Engineer in Virginia is preferred.

Jones Lake Management has a history of excellence in fish production and lake management. This company was built on providing unwavering quality solutions and products to our customers! It ALL begins with the people hired to provide a professional level of service in the field, or at the office.

Position Summary
The position will require a minimum of 40+ hours per week during our peak season. New Field Biologists will be provided on-the-job training for the needed skills and continuing education opportunities.

Responsibilities include managing customer’s aquatic resources through regularly scheduled seasonal visits. Additional practices may include aquatic applications, water quality enhancement, aeration, etc. Field Biologists engage in thorough data entry and processing, providing detailed information on aquatic management. This role will analyze customers’ needs and provide technical support for products sold, as well as engage in problem solving by working with industry partners and developing solutions for customer projects and requests. This role may also be responsible for seasonal installation and removal of pond aeration equipment, as well as maintenance of fleet vehicles and application equipment.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or higher in Biology, Water Resources, Fisheries related course study, or equivalent work experience.
Must be well organized, highly motivated, and willing to work well with a team of professionals.
Possess a current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to drive combination truck/trailer non-CDL capacity and operate motor vehicles for periods of time.

Marine Advisory Services at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) provides expert science-based information and assistance to the marine industry sectors to maximize efficiency, economy, and safety in the judicious utilization of marine resources. It carries through to the education of both the public and private sectors as to the importance, sustainability, and management of our marine environment and its resources to all citizens of Virginia.

Job Description:

The Fisheries Research Specialist, Advanced role performs advanced to expert level responsibilities in a laboratory, field setting, or for scientific research. This position engages in complex scientific procedures or research for a program manager, principal investigator or project director or by continuing to deliver scientific services while assuming additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in discipline relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this position such as fisheries, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.

Competencies:

Knowledge of recreational and commercial fisheries of the mid-Atlantic Bight and associated fishing gears used to conduct those fisheries.

Ability to learn and execute various research protocols, including catch processing, gear monitoring and hydrographic and atmospheric data collection, among others.

Working knowledge of laboratory and vessel safety procedures and processes, with the ability to implement laboratory procedures for a variety of experimental objectives.

Strong analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce reports

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.

Experience:

Experience with finfish and invertebrate identification

Experience using and maintaining research equipment

Salary-up to $55,000.00 commensurate with experience

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with the implementation of source water protection measures for public water systems throughout New York State.

What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will work alongside internal and external partners to implement the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will:

Facilitate collaboration and communication to further develop the program.
Manage contracts with technical assistance providers and monitor progress of workplans, identifying potential issues and collaborating on solutions.
Review and provide detailed feedback on draft plans, deliverables, and final reports.
Collect, compile, organize and analyze environmental data (using GIS and R programing) to inform program reporting and implementation.
Prepare summary reports and technical documents for stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Our ideal candidate will have:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geology, hydrology, biology, natural resources planning, or a related field, and at least three years of related experience.
Knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management.
Familiarity with O365 suite, Canva, GIS, relational databases, program languages (e.g., R, python), and form building tools, and ability to manage and evaluate large data sets.
Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, managers, the public, and the regulated community.

Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation office located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with the potential for field work and occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society’s premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors.

The Research Manager will report to the Director of Conservation and lead research and ecological monitoring activities associated with the sanctuary’s Western Everglades Research Center. This will involve working with the Director of Conservation to identify and prioritize projects that fill data gaps and support science-based land stewardship and conservation activities, collecting and analyzing data, translating research findings for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences, coordinating an active visiting research program, and collaborating with conservation professionals across the region to advance science and inform conservation and restoration initiatives. This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, FL.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field required (M.S. preferred) and at least 5 years relevant experience.

Expertise in fish and wildlife monitoring techniques is required. Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems is preferred.

Strong quantitative and research skills (specific disciplines could include wetland ecology, fish ecology, aquatic invertebrate ecology, wading bird ecology, or restoration ecology) and a demonstrated ability to follow a research project through from design to data collection to publication, are required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GoogleEarth, and ArcGIS is required. Proficiency in GIS applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123) and/or R is highly desired.

A record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, a demonstrated ability to translate research findings into management recommendations, and expertise communicating those findings coherently to a broad set of partners and constituencies is required.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate staff in a remote field station setting is required. Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Demonstrated history of and/or potential for attracting grant or private funding and experience managing budgets, facilities, and personnel is highly desired.

Must have (or be able to obtain within stated timeframe after hire) certifications:

First Aid and CPR certification (within 3 months)

National Wildfire Coordinating Group S130 (Firefighter Training) and S190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (obtain within 6 months)

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (within 1 year)

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Must have a vehicle for transportation to/from the job site and a cell phone that works well on the Sanctuary and across Collier & Lee Counties to communicate with other staff during working hours.

Must demonstrate scheduling flexibility and a willingness to work non-traditional hours when needed (early mornings, evenings), including long hours outdoors in remote sub-tropical South Florida wetland environments, and carrying field gear (up to 40 lbs.) for extended periods, with or without accommodation.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Compensation: $62,026 – $65,000 / year

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the appointive position of Assistant Division Manager in the Science Division of the Environmental Services Department.

This specific Assistant Division Manager (ADM) position oversees the Environmental Compliance section, including the Inspections Group (focused on stormwater asset, wastewater asset, and business source-control inspections) and the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Group. These efforts support City compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements for stormwater and wastewater as well as state and local regulations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or public administration or directly related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of experience in one or more fields in the Environmental Services department, including 1 year prior as a senior and/or supervisory level.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver’s license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Five (5) years’ experience working with environmental regulations preferably with respect to stormwater and/or wastewater utilities.
Experience with source control inspections (business source control and stormwater/wastewater asset inspections) and/or industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Experience working in a team environment.
Two (2) years’ experience in managing a workgroup.

Salary Range: $141,107.20 – $198,660.80 Annually

Located along the Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida, East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) is best known for its flagship campus, Brevard Zoo, an AZA-accredited facility with a diverse collection of over 900 animals representing nearly 200 species. ECZF is also known for its large portfolio of conservation projects, including endangered species breeding, imperiled species rehabilitation, wide-scale habitat restoration and monitoring of threatened species.

Conservation Restoration Coordinators are responsible for coordinating ECZF’s Restore Our Shores (ROS) Indian River Lagoon habitat restoration projects (oyster, clam, seagrass, native plant, etc.) including project site evaluation, volunteer recruitment and training, project installation, resource maintenance, monitoring, reporting, community outreach and other duties as assigned. Specific roles are dependent on yearly restoration project goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in related field (biology/marine science/etc.).
A minimum of two years of fieldwork experience required.
Experience with project management and reporting.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

PREFERRED/DESIRED:

Experience working with volunteers and partners.
Experience operating a flat-bed truck, boat, trailers, or other equipment.

Virginia Waters & Wetlands, Inc. is a Northern Virginia-based environmental consulting and restoration firm with over 20 years of experience delivering science-based solutions for water resource challenges.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Environmental Scientist role located in Warrenton, VA. The Environmental Scientist will conduct field assessments, assist with designing and implementing water resource projects, perform monitoring and compliance tasks, and contribute to environmental reporting and permitting activities. The role involves conducting wetland and stream delineations, ecological restoration, and consulting with clients to deliver sustainable, science-driven solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, or related field.
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, is a plus
Excellent technical writing abilities for preparing detailed reports and documentation.
Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain and carry field equipment in varying weather conditions