Job Tag: Science/Engineering

The New Jersey Pinelands Commission is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands. The Commission implements a comprehensive plan that guides land use, development, and natural resource protection programs in the 938,000-acre Pinelands Area of southern New Jersey.

The Commission’s Regulatory Programs office is seeking one full-time Environmental Specialist. The primary responsibility of the position is the review of land development applications for consistency with the environmental and land use regulations of the 53 municipalities in the Pinelands Area.

Examples of environmental regulations include wetlands protection, groundwater quality, threatened and endangered species protection, soils, septic systems and stormwater management. Examples of land use regulations include municipal zoning and cluster development requirements.

Extensive writing is required in response to land development applications and inquiries regarding Commission regulations and processes. The position also requires extensive telephone contact and meetings with applicants. Local travel to conduct site inspections/field work is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with concentration in biology, environmental science,

geology, environmental planning or related field is required.

Driver’s License required.

Knowledge and/or experience with wetland delineation, soils, vegetation identification,

threatened and endangered species desired, but not required.

Experience reviewing and/or designing land development projects to ensure consistency

with applicable environmental and land use regulations desired but not required.

Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering plans, environmental laboratory data

reports, and/or land use regulations is desired, but not required.

Experience with onsite septic wastewater treatment systems, hydrogeology, soil science,

and/or stormwater management is desired, but not required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,

and the ability to use Teams to facilitate remote meetings

Proficiency with ArcGIS and other ESRI products or similar GIS software desired but not

required.

Strong interpersonal and writing skills, attention to detail and ability to work both

independently and collaborate in teams.

Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience, starting at $59,000.

Benefits: Full benefits package including paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and enrollment in the public employee’s retirement system. Opportunities for hybrid work and flex schedule are available.

The School of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Geosciences, beginning August 2026.

We broadly encourage applications from scientists aiming to engage undergraduate and graduate students in solving environmental challenges through advancement of knowledge in the areas of watershed science, groundwater, surface water, or water quality. Emphasis is for a scientist that will be able to leverage our state’s distinctive natural environment in their teaching and research. Our location provides an ideal laboratory for study of environmental challenges related to natural and anthropogenic activities, and welcome candidates that can leverage this towards rewarding field-based teaching and research opportunities for our students.

The successful hire for this position must be capable of building a strong, externally funded research program; teach courses in groundwater, water quality, watershed science, and related geoscience topics; develop and lead practical, hands-on learning and research opportunities for students; engage at the school, college, university, community, and professional levels; and be committed to working effectively in interdisciplinary teams, including our interdisciplinary Earth and Energy Sciences PhD Program.

Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have a PhD (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in Geosciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.

Brunswick County Code Administration is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Floodplain Administrator to join our dedicated team and support our community’s floodplain management efforts. This role involves intermediate-level technical and administrative work reviewing development applications for compliance with established floodplain regulations. The ideal candidate will maintain a strong working understanding of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and serve as a key point of contact for floodplain-related inquiries.

The Floodplain Administrator reviews applications and related documents to ensure they meet approved floodplain regulations, maintains current knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program, and interacts daily with the public, professionals, and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies regarding floodplain issues. The position also involves preparing, organizing, and maintaining required documentation, while providing high-quality customer service and clear communication to engineers, contractors, municipal officials, and members of the public.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, environmental science, emergency management, or a related field with working knowledge of construction practices; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

M&A is seeking full-time, entry-level and experienced Hydrogeologists to join our Reno, Nevada, office. Our current Reno openings include a mix of fieldwork and office work, with a focus on projects that involve water well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, sampling, and testing. If you have 0-5 years of experience, a degree in geology, hydrology, or related field, and interest in a range of well drilling, construction, and testing methods, you are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a self-motivated professional who demonstrates strong time management, organization, and communication skills. Duties will vary daily to weekly between fieldwork and office work, with an expected average work breakdown of 90% fieldwork and 10% office work. M&A will provide necessary training for field and office tasks. Some work locations may be in remote areas or in other western states.

Minimum Qualifications

0-5 years of experience overseeing water well drilling, construction, development, and testing; experience with different drilling methods and their application
Experience with well design fundamentals including well construction materials and applications, sizing of filter pack material and/or formation stabilizer, types of well screen and applications, and Nevada well construction standards
Undergraduate degree in hydrology, geology, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field
Able and willing to travel to out-of-town and potentially out-of-state field locations with night and/or long shifts (up to 14 hours per day); field tours are anticipated to range from several days to 2 weeks
Aptitude for working safely in remote outdoor locations around heavy machinery, identifying potential hazards, coordinating with Health and Safety personnel on a worksite
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive and enthusiastic attitude
Possession of a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Ability to pass background check and drug test if requested
Ability to legally reside and work in the United States and provide associated documentation

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is looking for a visionary Senior Engineer to help shape the future of the Bay Area’s shorelines. This role leads our engineering program and works on exciting projects that will help define how our region adapts to a changing climate and have a lasting impact on the resilience of the San Francisco Bay. Working under the general direction of the Director of Regulatory, you will provide engineering and design guidance for the region’s most transformative work, addressing coastal processes, sea level rise, groundwater rise, shoreline and flood protection projects, safety of Bay and coastal structures, seismic safety, and geotechnical and soil conditions. As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of BCDC staff and managers, permit analysts, landscape architects, scientists and planners, while working closely with community partners, as well as agency and department leaders across the Bay.

Specific duties include:

Advises BCDC and its stakeholders on general and coastal engineering aspects of projects (e.g., structures such as shoreline protection, public access improvements, marine oil terminals, seaports, and habitat restoration) to determine whether proposed and permitted projects are consistent with the Commission’s laws and policies and industry best practices.
Serves as the Secretary to the Commission’s Engineering Criteria Review Board (ECRB), which involves preparing for and facilitating ECRB meetings, preparing written meeting materials, and ensuring that ECRB questions and advice are, respectively, answered and delivered to the appropriate parties.
Represents BCDC at meetings and public hearings and makes public presentations.
Serves as the primary point of contact on general and coastal engineering issues, including but not limited to seismic safety, sea level rise, groundwater rise, safety of in Bay and coastal structures, marine terminal safety, and seismic instrumentation, to other regulatory bodies.
Coordinates engineering analyses and assessments with other agencies, project proponents and permit applicants, and stakeholders, as well as prepares written reports, and manages and conducts special engineering studies for BCDC.
Analyzes situations with professional judgement to take effective action.
Conducts field investigations and field measurements.
Provides training to BCDC staff about specific engineering concepts and advises on engineering related issues.
Works effectively with others, including staff, permit applicants and stakeholders, in resolving engineering issues and deficiencies of projects; analyzes sea level rise risk and current flood assessments and related studies; reviews structural and geotechnical reports for projects; conducts site visits; and does independent research on relevant general and coastal engineering issues.
Communicates effectively verbally and in written format.
Other duties as assigned.

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

About the role

The Department is recruiting an Environmental Advisor. Primary responsibilities include compliance with the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA and EPCRA monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements; environmental management, data quality review, emission inventory calculations, waste stream management tracking and reporting, site risk assessments, and incident investigations, as needed.

This position requires up to 25% travel; which includes conducting site visits for each operating site assigned to the role at a minimum of once annually. This is typically one week per month with semi-annual workshops for the HSE team.

This individual would also be responsible for supporting compliance performance with the Operations team, communicating compliance and corporate environmental requirements and status, responding to compliance-related queries from operating sites and regulatory agencies. Environmental Advisors are responsible for hosting Quarterly Compliance Committee Meetings and bi-weekly calls with their operating sites to review risks, issues, past incidents and takeaways and share learnings from other operating regions.

Essential education

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university with a concentration in Environmental Science or Engineering or a related field of acceptable equivalent credits or experience. Other acceptable degrees include general, civil, or chemical engineering.

Essential experience

At least 5 years of relevant environmental experience is required.
Must be effective in working both independently and in a team setting.
Excellent and effective written/verbal communication and organizational and analytical skills.
Works well independently and has strong project management and time management skills.
Pre-employment drug test and background check required. Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 25 pounds.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Make recommendations to maintain and improve environmental performance, and corporate sustainability.
Communicates clearly and has strong written and verbal communication skills.
Safety Mindset.
Interpretation Skills. Review environmental regulations and permits. Determine applicability, and provide guidance to Operations and Management on any risks or impacts to the Industry.
Compliance experience with working knowledge of one or more of the following Federal Regulatory Programs: EPCRA (Tier II Reporting), RCRA, TASCA, CAA and CWA/NPDES.

Are you building a career in the environmental field? Montrose Environmental Group, a premier environmental services provider, is seeking a full-time Staff Geologist, Geoscientist or Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in the Northern Appalachia service area (eastern Ohio, West Virginia, western/central Pennsylvania).

This is a great opportunity for a growth-oriented Geologist, Geoscientist or Environmental Scientist to join our organization. The position available is a remote/hybrid opportunity that, while requiring residency in our Northern Appalachia service area (West Virginia, eastern Ohio, or western/central Pennsylvania), will allow the employee to perform office tasks from a home office. Regular travel and fieldwork servicing our region is required, and overnight travel is intermittent.

The employee will be supported in all aspects of an environmental and/or geologic assignment. It should be noted that, while this is a remote position, daily interaction with colleagues, the public, clients, and/or subcontractors will be normal; adaptability and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Remote work is not suitable for all personalities, and requires a high degree of organization, self-discipline, and awareness.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.

Two+ years of applicable experience.

Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.

Ability to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment, and GPS location equipment.

Exhibit discretion and good judgment; always maintaining confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment, attention to detail.

Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.

Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software.

Ability to self-schedule, and the self-discipline to work without daily in-person supervision.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.

This position can be physically demanding and with work environments/conditions requiring an individual to be capable of physical field duties. Assignments may entail large project areas, distance travel on foot, over various terrains and in adverse weather conditions. Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties, as verified through an annual physical examination.

The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PA Act 2 and /or Ohio VAP

Certification through Ohio EPA’s program.

PG licensure.

Project management/oversight, including budgeting.

Federal ACRES reporting,

Brownfields and/or grant management experience.

Phase I and II ESA experience a plus.

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

Job Summary

This posting is for one position and will be awarded at the level commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ensures company compliance with environmental, chemical, waste management, and permit regulations at various Dominion Energy Virginia locations and project construction sites associated with Electric Transmission operational teams. Share responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of work sites, to comply with regulatory and company Environmental, Health and Safety standards and procedures. Communicate and prepare reports for submittal internally, externally, to governmental agencies and customers. Support Dominion Energy and contracted staff, inspect, or assess, and provide recommendations regarding environmental compliance issues to personnel responsible for compliance tasks and management. Analyze data and prepare management reports on environmental compliance records. Serve as primary site coordinator with internal department and external agencies on environmental, safety or chemical management issues. Procure services or materials for the administration and implementation of environmental programs and projects, such as managing waste materials onsite, coordinating disposal, regulatory inspections, conditional use permits, and maintenance of oil and stormwater infrastructure. Provide environmental training to site personnel in handling of chemicals and waste materials, spill prevention, erosion, and sediment control and for other environmental compliance topics and requirements. Implement environmental compliance plans to address current or changing law and regulations. Responsive to planned and unplanned work occurring during and outside of typical business hours 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. Other duties assigned to support individual and team development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Environmental Compliance Coordinator: 2+ years of related experience (with a Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree with 4+ years of directly related experience or a high school diploma/GED with 6+ years of directly related experience and a valid driver’s license.

Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator: 5+ years of directly related experience (with a Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of directly related experience or a high school diploma/GED with 9+ years of directly related experience and a valid driver’s license.

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Team Manager to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste, and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants, primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response, but also for compliance under other EPA regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.

Environmental analytical tasks include organic (SVOCs, VOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, PCB congeners, PFAS, UDA with TOF /GC/MS, fuel hydrocarbons, etc.), inorganic (metals, anions, nutrients, etc.), and biological (e. Coli, microcystin and other toxins, whole effluent toxicity, etc.), following EPA methods or consensus standards. The project assignments also include ambient air monitoring for priority pollutants, data validation for the Superfund and other programs, writing and reviewing quality assurance documents such as QAPPs and SAPs, ecological risk assessment (ERA), database management and support, subcontracting of environmental sample analysis, hydrogeological site characterization, GIS and spatial and non-spatial data handling, field sampling and analysis (to include fish and other biota collection), and warehouse support.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other physical science.(Allowable substitution, 20 years’ experience as a project manager on federal contracts in the environmental sector.)

Minimum 10 years of experience to include EPA analytical programs and EPA analytical methods

5+ years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of 10 or more direct reports

Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management eSystems (LIMS)

Experience in project management including client communication, budget and cost responsibility, and forecasting.

US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.

Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

What We’d Like You to Have

Recent experience with quality assurance program implementation in an environmental laboratory accredited by NELAC/TNI or other ISO 17025 program.

Familiarity with the CLP, EXES, and NFG for data validation and SAP and QAPP development for Superfund.

Recent experience with analytical method development for environmental samples

Experience in PM 2.5, determination of gases (ozone, CO, NO2, and SO2), and Pb sampling for ambient air monitoring.

Data analytics, database development and management, experience implementing off the shelf solutions for LIMS, QMS, EMS or similar products.

Tetra Tech is adding a Mid to Senior Level Wetland Scientist to our OGA team reporting to our office daily in Pittsburgh, PA.

Position Summary:

Candidate will be required to serve as a mid-level environmental scientist for projects with a wetland, ecological services, and wildlife component (e.g., wetland delineation and functional assessments; Section 401/404 permit support; wetland/stream mitigation design and monitoring, wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, and habitat assessments). These studies are typically conducted to aid in the acquisition of necessary permitting or may serve as evidence for compliance requirements. The Wetlands and Ecological Services Group work with other departments within the company to provide quality environmental consulting services to our clients to fulfill their project needs.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required.
• Over 5 years of direct wetland, botanical, and/or wildlife workplace experience with projects related to one or more of the following industries: transportation, water, energy, mining, reclamation, and natural resources.
• Wetland delineation certification is required.
• Candidates must have substantial direct workplace experience conducting and/or leading wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or assessments to be considered for this position.
• Over 5 years of experience writing technical reports and handling and organizing data is required.
• Data collection analysis and interpretation experience is required.
• Knowledge of PC-compatible computers and Microsoft Windows/Office software applications is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed out of town, up to approximately 25-30% of time. The fieldwork will primarily be located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, but some further travel may be required.
• Ability to work in team situations.
• Ample organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time-critical situations.
• Ability to fulfill deadline requirements.
• Ability to search for pertinent facts and data.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information.
• Ability to form accurate conclusions based on facts, information, and data.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Scientist in Training Certification preferred.
• The preferred candidate will also have a valid PA DCNR Wild Plant Management Permit.
• Knowledge of Ohio Rapid Assessment Method for Wetlands and Ohio Primary Headwater Habitat is required; associated certification preferred.
• A solid understanding of the natural resource permitting processes for the above-mentioned industries.
• Familiarity with wetland mitigation site selection, design, and monitoring. Experience with NEPA document preparation (CEE, EA, and EIS) desired but not required. GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental fields is a plus.
• Experience using electronic tablets (iPads and Samsung Tablets) to record pertinent data, specifically utilizing Wildnote, Field Maps, and Solocator Applications, is preferred.
• Experience applying for State and/or Federal permits is preferred.
• GIS/database/statistical experience in the environmental field is preferred.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments experience is preferred.