Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Environmental Studies to begin in Fall 2026. The opportunity for an accelerated tenure decision may be available. We broadly seek candidates whose research and teaching focus on the complex interrelations among environmental systems from political, cultural, critical, and/or social perspectives. Ideal candidates are interdisciplinary scholars dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in a project-based environment. Currently, the program is distinguished by its novel and successful three-course, problem-solving sequence. In these courses, students work for off-campus clients to solve real environmental problems. Clients range from multinational corporations to small non-profit groups. Projects and clients are developed to complement the disciplinary expertise of the faculty involved and routinely include a mixture of natural and social sciences. Faculty teaching these courses serve as project managers overseeing the work students conduct.

Environmental Studies faculty are committed to conducting research with undergraduate students. The College’s Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowships are available to support students and faculty in all disciplines during summer research. The successful candidate will also be eligible for internal research and travel grants and have access to the program’s research facilities.

Major/Essential Functions: Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and program. Primary teaching responsibilities currently include the three-course problem-solving sequence (co-taught with other faculty), core courses in the Environmental Studies major (including GIS, environmental law, and/or environmental policy), courses in the applicant’s area of study, and contributions to general education.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in a social science (broadly defined) with a focus on the environment in hand by August 31, 2026
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement
Ability to teach courses in core subjects in Environmental Studies, including: GIS, environmental law, and/or environmental policy
Ability to teach upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of specialty
Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in project-based learning with real-world clients, preferably through experience in environmental consulting
Evidence of scholarly productivity in the applicant’s area of study
Evidence of ability to engage undergraduates in the applicant’s area of study
Commitment to collaborative teaching with other faculty

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the community-wide floodplain management program including, but not limited to, flood loss reduction activities such as preparing and enforcing floodplain management ordinances; the review of updated of flood maps and policies

Perform project management and coordination support for floodplain management, CRS program, repetitive loss properties, mitigation projects, grants, and other County projects. Provide technical assistance to repetitive loss analysis, flood drainage projects, and watershed mapping for the County. Perform project management to in-house projects and provide technical assistance to grant applications and plan review. Develop and monitor mitigation activities and long-term drainage and potential funding. Manage grants and work as a designee to the floodplain manager including provide technical assistance during construction, cost estimation, preparing punch list, benefit cost analysis, and manage other related project elements.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Earth Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Marine Science or a related discipline. Master’s Degree, EIT or PE license Preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience OR the equivalent combination of qualifications in floodplain management, CRS program coordination, Hazard Mitigation Plan updating and implementation, or related field. Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess excellent written and oral communication, data analysis, negotiation, organizational and planning skills. Must have valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a South Carolina license upon acceptance of position. Must be able to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision. Must be certified by the Association of State Floodplain Managers as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or obtain this certification within 6 months of employment.

Billion Oyster Project’s Ecological Restoration Engineer plays a critical technical role in the planning and implementation of oyster reef restoration projects in New York Harbor. This position works closely with the Restoration Project Manager, Restoration Ecologist, Restoration Implementation Project Manager, and external engineering consultants to review project design from concept through installation.

What You’ll Do

The ideal candidate has strong technical design and drafting skills, understands coastal and ecological engineering principles, and excels at managing consultants and deliverables. This position focuses on design, organizational goals, and constructability considerations in a complex urban and regulatory context.

The Ecological Restoration Engineer reports to the Associate Director of Restoration Projects.

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Department Stormwater Management Coordinator provides administrative and technical duties as they relate to MS4 Stormwater Permit Inspections. Duties may include inspection of residential and commercial construction sites daily to ensure projects are in compliance with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations. Construction inspections for ROW permits, Illicit discharge investigation, pre-construction meetings, and public outreach and education on stormwater management.

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution with course work in engineering technology, Geography/GIS or environmental science resources. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing Stormwater site inspections. Experience with Local , State and Federal regulations for stormwater permit management.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and planning of stormwater management techniques to include, but not limited to erosion control, structural controls, best practices, spill response.

Equipment, materials and methods used in construction.

Principles and practices of record keeping.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.

Applicable tools and equipment operations.

Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations as it applies to water quality and stormwater management.

Methods and procedures used in making field inspections and determining compliance with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations.

Skills in:

Understanding and interpreting legal descriptions, records, maps, dedications and metes and bounds descriptions.

Preparing illustrations, graphics, sketches, plans and maps as needed utilizing ArcMap/ArcGIS ESRI program.

Establishing and maintaining accurate records, logs and files.

Understanding Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations regarding water quality, stormwater, etc…

Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Understanding and following oral and written instructions.

Following occupational safety and health procedures.

Job Summary Collect wastewater, sludge, soil, stream, and other samples and perform chemical and/or bacteriological analysis of the samples. Identifies and measures physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of wastewater and associated components. Analyzes trends and data to identify compliance and performance of treatment systems. Help to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal regulations and programs relating to environmental protection and industrial waste. Inspect and assess treatment and collection processes for proper operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Collect wastewater, sludge, soil, stream, or other source samples. Samples could be liquid, solid, or gaseous. Sampling sites could include residential, commercial, or industrial sites, field and or environmental monitoring locations.
· Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory instruments such as, but not limited to sampling, flow monitoring, process instrumentation, spectrophotometers, meters, electrodes, sterilization equipment, balances, ovens, furnaces, incubators, and microscopes in accordance with equipment guidelines.
· Prepares reagents, standard solutions, and media etc. from stock chemicals.
· Maintain a clean, and organized laboratory by cleaning glassware, sampling containers, and facilities.
· Performs physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses of samples using Environmental Protection Agency approved methods and APHA Standard Methods.
· Calculate, Review, analyze, and interpret results. Append results into Laboratory Information Management Systems with a high degree of accuracy, and maintain accurate and complete files and records.
· Complete Quality Assurance/ Quality Control testing and Audit testing to ensure accurate and valid results.
· Inspect private and public property, including construction sites and commercial and industrial facilities to determine compliance and ensure conformity with City, State, and Federal ordinances, applications, permits, programs, and codes.
· Submits forms and reports, and provides technical information including explanations of applicable ordinances and regulations.
· Perform other duties and functions as are assigned or necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Qualifications:
· Associates degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar course of study required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college desired.
· Two years of related pretreatment experience in inspections, enforcement and sampling desired.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license. The following certifications desirable: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (40-Hour HAZWOPER),
· Ability to work varied schedules and on-call schedules to accommodate 24 hour a day, 7 day a week availability.

The Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Ecology to join the research group at the Center for Limnology (http://limnology.wisc.edu). We especially encourage candidates with expertise in fish and fisheries ecology. Other areas of interest include quantitative ecology, aquatic conservation, aquatic community and ecosystem ecology, aquatic food webs, and limnology. Our goal is to hire an outstanding and interactive scholar with broad research interests and promise for intellectual growth. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will mount a vigorous research program while making significant contributions to UW-Madison’s teaching and service mission. Specifically, the successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally and internationally. Moreover, the successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

The successful candidate will be based at the Center for Limnology, with a tenure home in the Department of Integrative Biology, https://integrativebiology.wisc.edu/. UW-Madison is considered the birthplace of limnology in North America. The Center for Limnology is a collaborative and interdisciplinary unit that conducts research on a wide range of topics relating to freshwater ecosystems. UW-Madison offers diverse collaborative opportunities (www.water.wisc.edu), potential for involvement with North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research program (https://lter.limnology.wisc.edu), and research opportunities at Trout Lake Field Station (https://limnology.wisc.edu/trout-lake-station-overview).

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate excellence and productivity in scholarly research, as well as a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience fostering or the ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Education:

PhD in Aquatic Ecology or similar by start of appointment

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is looking for a Marine Husbandry specialist who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our Resource Specialists have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction.

We’re hiring for a Temporary position from October 20, 202- February 27, 2026

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Coordinate all tank/pond cleaning, food preparation, feeding, water quality analysis, health maintenance, and record-keeping.

Daily health check of all species and systems on property.

Follow and create new SOP (standard operating procedures) when necessary for the treatment of animals and maintenance of systems.

Quarterly scuba dives for Kings Pond feeding quality control.

Provide up to date research and water analysis on all systems and animal treatments.

Assist in the maintenance of all Kaʻūpūlehu natural fishponds, anchialine pools, and man-made water features, including the maintenance of all on property aquaculture.

Assist with the design and implementation of Resort guest, member and community education programs.

Assist with scientific field data collection.

WHAT TO BRING

Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States.

College degree in marine science or related field. Experience in aquaculture. Ability to maintain various living water features and care for living marine animals and systems.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate very well with Resort guests, residents, and school and community groups.

A good understanding of basic water quality, Hawaiian fish identification and ecological concepts.

Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, and plan proactively.

High work ethic, with a keen sense of responsibility for the role filled within a team dynamic.

A valid drivers license.

Ability to carry 50 lbs. And the ability to swim 50 ft.

Scuba certification

Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide infinite solutions and exceptional results for our satisfied clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager for our California operations. Our Environmental Department specializes in environmental permitting and compliance management as it relates to the electrical utility construction industry. Our team brings expertise to construction projects in the areas of permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control implementation, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for managing permitting and compliance efforts across our California operations. These duties may include but are not limited to estimating environmental costs of construction projects, managing environmental resources to support construction projects, coordinating and planning with project teams to facilitate construction progress, ensuring implementation of project environmental requirements, training/mentoring new hires, and compliance of environmental regulations for our facilities. This position may also include time spent in the field at job sites. Desired applicants will have considerable experience with all aspects of environmental permitting, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc. Candidate must be highly motivated, client-focused, and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidates must also be willing to travel as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications required.

Location Requirements:
• This position can be based in either Corona, CA or El Dorado Hills/Rancho Cordova, CA.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with proven environmental permitting experience; graduate degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with client account management experience.
• CPESC, QSD, and QSP certifications preferred.
• Experience in the full spectrum of client service, starting with positioning activities, proposal development, and delivery of project designs.
• Must have considerable knowledge and/or experience in environmental permitting or compliance, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc. California experience preferred.
• Exceptional technical skills and experience managing environmental permitting and compliance projects in the electrical utility industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and personality types.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Must be able to work outside and travel, as necessary.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists in planning, directing, administering and evaluating the City-wide Wastewater Management Program, including the development and implementation of new ordinances and regulations to promote the facilitation of decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, safety inspections, training and policy administration; administers and conducts plan check reviews of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems; provides complex professional staff assistance to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in a manner that achieves environmental health protection using a balanced approach to meet the needs of the regulated industry and the community
Has knowledge of the planning, development, implementation, and administration of municipal wastewater management programs
Analyzes complex technical and operational problems and recommends cost-effective solutions
Communicates effectively in meetings and makes formal presentations to community groups, other agencies, and elected officials
Establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the public
Exercises good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, public health, biological science, chemistry, physical science, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment system design, construction, inspection, and/or compliance, including experience with onsite treatment systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California, or a Registered Civil Engineer, or a Registered Geologist, or equivalent.

The Agricultural Science Specialist will join The Nature Conservancy’s Chesapeake Bay Agriculture Program and provide scientific support to our projects that accelerate the adoption of agricultural conservation practices that benefit communities, their economies, and nature. Using your experience in agricultural systems including agronomy, nutrient management, and/or soil health, you will implement field studies, collect agronomic data, and support the evaluation of project’s ecological outcomes. In addition, you will assist in the collection of social science data through participant questionnaires, interviews, and relationship building.

The Agricultural Science Specialist will work with partners on projects, including local, state, and federal agencies, conservation groups, the agribusiness community, small, diverse producers and large-scale row crop farmers, as well as other public and private organizations engaged in agricultural issues. You will help to coordinate project workflows with both internal and external colleagues across the Chesapeake Bay region, support data input and reporting, manage portions of grants, and help teams to navigate and identify project opportunities and hurdles. You may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This is a 3-year grant-funded position with a salary between $68,000 – $74,000. Compensation will be based upon skills and experience.

What You’ll Bring:

Master’s degree in agronomy, soil science, natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expertise in row crop agricultural systems, including agronomy, nutrient management, soil health, and/or hydrology.
Experience working with the agricultural community to develop research questions and apply research on farms.
Experience coordinating project workflows with cross-functional teams, supporting data input and reporting, managing portions of grants, and helping teams to navigate and identify project opportunities and hurdles.
Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.
Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals, authorship of fact sheets or research summaries for non-technical audiences, and/or other scholarly achievements.
Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience handling standard business communications.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $68,000 – $74,000 yearly salary.