Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Audubon’s Seabird Institute manages seven island research stations off the coast of Maine that support breeding colonies of Arctic, Common, Roseate, and Least Terns, Atlantic Puffins, Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Laughing Gulls, Common Eiders, Leach’s Storm-Petrels, and wading birds (study species vary by island). Seasonal field teams live and work on each island for the duration of the field season. Work includes, but is not limited to: monitoring seabird populations, productivity, and growth; conducting seabird diet studies; banding and resighting birds; removing invasive vegetation; educating island visitors; assisting with predator management; data entry and proofing; and camp maintenance.

Island field stations have a cabin or wall tent that serves as the base of field activity, limited electricity (solar panels power research needs), propane stoves, composting toilets, and no running water (rainwater is collected for washing; drinking water is brought from the mainland). Field team members sleep in their own tents. Communications with the mainland are via cell or VOIP phone, depending on location, with VHF radios as back-up. Island field teams consist of 2 to 5 people (depending on island and time of year) and are led by the Island Supervisor. All field team members participate in seabird monitoring and camp maintenance duties. For the welfare of the birds, field work is highly weather-dependent.

Island work schedule and daily duties are determined by the Island Supervisor, following established work plans and procedures. Daily schedules will vary based on weather (no entry into the seabird colony is permitted during inclement weather to protect the nesting terns) and time of the nesting season. Daily activities may include the following: island-wide morning bird count; collection of weather data three times per day; one to two 3-hour “stints” in the observation blinds for data collection; seabird trapping and banding; productivity monitoring; trail maintenance; invasive plant removal; predator control; computer data entry; daily journal log entries; and maintenance of camp facilities.

Following a brief orientation period on the mainland (shared housing provided), field teams will spend the entire field season living on-island. At inshore field sites (less than 2 miles from the mainland), teams will have a small motorboat and may have the ability to go ashore for food and supplies for the field station, approximately every 2 weeks. On offshore islands (more than 5 miles from the mainland), food and supplies will be delivered approximately every 3 weeks.

Length of Assignment: Positions start between May 1 and May 27 and end between August 15 and September 18, depending on site.

Hours: 35 hours a week

This position is classified as on-site based at the Maine Summer Seabird Restoration Program in Bremen, ME.

Compensation: $19.00 – $20.00 / hour

Qualifications and Experience:

At least one season of prior avian field experience, and/or at least an upper-level undergraduate studying Biology, Wildlife, or a related field.

Comfortable living and working in small groups on remote islands with limited amenities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to get along with people of diverse backgrounds.

Capable of working long hours outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Ability and willingness to traverse rugged terrain and slippery rocks and maneuver with up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodations. Wilderness camping experience.

Ability to make observations and record data from a small blind for three hours and maintain focus on data collection.

Comfortable on the water in small boats.

Previous experience with bird banding, wilderness camping, rowing, boating, and/or hunting/trapping are helpful.

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

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Water Quality and Regulatory Compliance Administrator plays a critical leadership role within TCPUD’s Utilities Department, overseeing programs that protect drinking water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support responsible water conservation. This position is responsible for planning, administering, and coordinating the District’s water quality and compliance programs, ensuring that operations meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Administrator serves as the District’s primary liaison to regulatory agencies and provides strategic leadership to maintain safe, reliable, and legally compliant water system operations that support the District’s mission and long-term goals.

In this role, the Administrator leads water quality monitoring and regulatory compliance efforts across the District’s water system. Responsibilities include overseeing sampling programs, coordinating laboratory testing, analyzing water quality data, preparing regulatory reports, and ensuring accurate and timely compliance with drinking water standards. The position also plays an important role in program development and improvement—evaluating emerging regulations, identifying potential risks, and implementing policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and long-term regulatory compliance.

The Administrator works closely with the Director of Utilities and provides supervision to professional, technical, and clerical staff while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into effective operational practices. Through collaboration across departments and engagement with the public and partner agencies, this position helps ensure that TCPUD continues to provide safe, high-quality water service to the community while maintaining transparency, accountability, and environmental stewardship.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Water Quality and Regulatory Compliance Administrator is a knowledgeable and motivated professional who is passionate about protecting water quality and ensuring regulatory excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field, along with progressively responsible experience managing water quality monitoring, reporting, and compliance programs. This individual is comfortable working at the intersection of science, operations, and regulation—able to interpret complex regulatory requirements, analyze technical data, and translate that information into effective programs, policies, and operational practices that support safe and reliable water service.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to TCPUD’s Core Values, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and be able to independently manage complex programs and make sound decisions within their areas of responsibility. They are effective communicators who can clearly present technical information to a wide range of audiences—including staff, regulatory agencies, leadership, and the public—and who value collaboration across departments and with external partners. A commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and public service will be essential in guiding the District’s water quality and conservation programs into the future.

Pay: $126,068.00 – $163,862.00 per year

The department of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus invites applications for a three-year (fixed term), full-time Lecturer position in the fields of Geoscience, Environmental Science, or Atmospheric Science, with an anticipated start date of July 2026 or a date to be mutually agreed upon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate lecture and/or experiential learning courses in EOAS and the Faculty of Science. Applicants should have expertise in experiential teaching and learning, as well as a minimum of a Masters degree within Geoscience, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, or related fields.

The teaching responsibilities for this will include a combination of SCIE 113: First Year Seminar in Science and courses in EOAS. SCIE 113 is a small, seminar-style course in which students develop scientific literacy and communication skills, learn about research at UBC, and consider topics in the philosophy of science. Experience teaching first-year students, facilitating student-centered activities in small classes, and providing effective feedback on student writing would be considered assets. The successful candidate will have an interest in teaching oral and written communication skills and be expected to actively participate in departmental activities, service, events, and initiatives.

Applicants should have experience teaching undergraduate classes using interactive, inclusive, student-centered approaches, and creating and executing effective learning assessments. The successful candidate will be expected to use evidence-based practices in teaching and learning, promote critical thinking and process of science skills, and foster an inclusive learning environment. We seek an individual with a record of teaching excellence, as well as excellent communication, and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be supported by, and encouraged to, contribute to the department’s commitment to innovative evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.

The Acoustics and Conservation Technology (ACT) Lab in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to work ¾-time with a cross-disciplinary team focused on developing passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) applications to improve fisheries-independent stock assessments.

Areas of interest include automated sound detection and classification for ecologically and commercially important fish species (e.g., haddock, cod, herring), acoustic dataset curation and labeling workflows, and analysis of ambient noise to define and compute relevant noise metrics for PAM performance and interpretation. Significant duties include curating and quality-controlling large passive acoustic datasets, validating detector outputs, developing and evaluating machine learning methods for sound processing (including deep learning approaches such as convolutional neural networks and transformers), and testing detector performance and robustness across varying noise conditions. Familiarity with PAM workflows and tools and/or marine bioacoustics is required. Strong Python skills, ability to document code and workflows, and efficient execution in a collaborative research environment are required.

Required Experience & Education

Electrical Engineering degree with minimal work experience. Experience working to develop and test ML/AI techniques in other fields will be viewed positively.
Demonstrated proficiency in Python for scientific computing and data analysis.
Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML techniques to audio/signal processing or related time-series data.
Experience working with real-world datasets, including data QA/QC and clear documentation of methods and results.

Preferred Experience & Education

Experience with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) workflows and/or bioacoustics datasets; marine PAM experience is a plus.
Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and modern model architectures for detection/classification (CNNs, transformers).
Experience with unsupervised/self-supervised learning for acoustic representation learning or low-label regimes (e.g., contrastive learning, masked prediction, clustering-based approaches).
Familiarity with labeling tools/workflows, active learning or human-in-the-loop validation, and performance evaluation for detectors (precision/recall, PR curves, etc.).
Experience with scalable computing (HPC/cloud), workflow automation, and/or containerized/reproducible environments.
Experience contributing to open-source software (Git-based workflows, documentation, tutorials).

Hourly Rate: $24.53 – 31.54 USD

The Assistant Water Director is an integral member of the Water Department leadership team, supporting the Director in the oversight and coordination of daily operations. This position assists in administering, planning, and directing the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water utility’s treatment and distribution facilities, while providing operational expertise in water resource management. Provides strategic leadership in long-range infrastructure planning, asset management, and system resiliency initiatives.

The Assistant Director promotes organizational effectiveness, supports departmental leadership initiatives, and helps ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality public service. In the Director’s absence, this position assumes full responsibility for departmental operations, which may include attending evening City Council and special meetings, as well as presenting information to elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.

Education/Experience:
Required:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal water utility engineering and/or operations, including supervisory responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in water treatment and distribution system design, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Experience working in a unionized environment.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, or related field.
Ten (10)+ years of municipal utility leadership experience.

Certificate or Licenses:
Required:

Possession and maintenance of an Illinois Driver’s License
Possession of or the ability to obtain an Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Class C Operators License within eighteen months (18) months from the date of hire. Timeframe can be extended based on approval of the Water Director.

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Illinois, or ability to obtain Illinois licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred:

Possession of or the ability to obtain an Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Class A Operators License within eighteen months (18) months from the date of hire. Timeframe can be extended based on approval of the Water Director.

PURPOSE:

Under minimal supervision, perform transmission-related environmental compliance tasks in accordance with industry standards and applicable state and local regulatory frameworks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory and environmental permits, siting studies, applications, and reports for transmission, substation, and communication projects. Maintain effective communication with state and federal agencies to monitor the progress of applications and agency actions.

Support the collection and submission of environmental data for proposed transmission, substation, and communication projects. Ensure data accuracy for internal use and regulatory applications.

Maintain appropriate records relating to environmental and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure all project documentation is complete and satisfies all regulatory compliance obligations.

Provide field support for environmental permitting and compliance monitoring related to Dairyland’s power supply facilities and power delivery projects.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the Regulatory Affairs Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in earth sciences (such as biology, soils, botany, forestry, wildlife), natural resource management, or a related scientific field. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internally and externally. Basic skills in map reading, soils/agriculture, wetland characterization, vegetation identification, and wildlife management. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with ArcGIS preferred. Ability to acquire relevant environmental certifications in Dairyland’s service territory.

Job Summary:

The primary focus for the Biologist position is the management of birds and other assigned animals and their related exhibits and holding spaces. This position demonstrates exceptional animal care to support public education goals. Duties include all aspects of daily care, including feeding, cleaning, animal training and enrichment, and related record keeping. This position will also manage the selection, acquisition, and transport of animals, interact with Aquarium visitors, provide proper life support maintenance and improvements, and provide oversight of ambassador animal care.

Essential Functions:

Primarily responsible for the bird collection to AZA standards
Assist with other animals such as reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and fishes
Select, locate, and acquire desired specimens
Evaluate and provide all aspects of excellent animal health and welfare for assigned animals
Develop and distribute a proper nutritional diet
Implement and advance behavioral conditioning and enrichment for all assigned animals in alignment with the established behavioral husbandry program.
Work closely with curator and veterinary staff to administer medications, quarantine, and handle animals during veterinary procedures
Work closely with the other aquarium staff on enrichment, ambassador animal management, and conditioning for all assigned animals
Monitor and evaluate ambassador animal use – collaborate with the curator to support and advance the Ambassador Animal Program
Design, construct, and maintain animal enclosures and exhibit aesthetics, including periodic renovations
Demonstrate a high level of organization and daily backup area cleanliness
Interact with Aquarium guests in daily and special programs, providing education and conservation information
Order supplies and maintain equipment
Maintain accurate animal and enclosure records to support the daily use and advanced development of animal information software, TRACKS
Regularly review all related written policies and procedures
Maintain regulatory compliance for all assigned animals
Train fellow staff members, volunteers, and interns on animal handling techniques
Provide coverage for other Animal Care positions as required
Be flexible with work schedule, being able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
Work unsupervised and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
Supervise volunteers and interns, providing mentorship and support for the Aquarium’s internship program
Adhere to all South Carolina Aquarium policies and procedures
Assist aquarium staff and visitors as needed in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Hands-on experience with raptors and good knowledge of raptor captive care guidelines
Safe handling and restraint of a variety of bird species (from small passerines to large raptors or waterfowl)
Knowledge of Southeastern U.S. bird biology and habitats – natural history and species-specific behavior
Principles of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement training – ability to implement structured training plans that support welfare and husbandry goals.
Ability to recognize, treat, and prevent animal disease
Previous experience exhibiting birds and other animals in zoological display
Ability to properly acquire, transport, and handle specimens
Familiarity with AZA policies, husbandry manuals, and animal exchanges
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with others in a team environment
Knowledge and skill of minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work
Proficient in all MS Office Products including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, a closely related field, and/or equivalent experience
Two years paid professional experience in the care and management of birds preferred, preferably at an AZA-accredited facility or acceptable equivalent.

Salary Range: $43,000.00 To $48,500.00 Annually

The Freshwater Trust (TFT) is a nonprofit leader in data-driven watershed restoration and freshwater resource management. Our team members are building tools and creating and testing new, scalable solutions that will help deliver measurable environmental and economic benefits. With a mission of preserving and restoring freshwater ecosystems, our approach is driven by science, data and results.

Role Description

This role is focused on leading work associated with contractor management and participating landowners as part of a large-scale ecosystem enhancement program in agricultural, riparian, and wetland environments in and around the lower Cosumnes River. This exciting effort is associated with in-lieu groundwater aquifer recharge that will benefit both the agricultural community and riparian and wetland ecosystems. On a project level, this position will report to a Senior Project Manager and will otherwise be supervised by the California Programs Director.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and ambitious individual with a background and interest in riparian and aquatic habitat improvement project implementation, agricultural stewardship, and land management. Possessing a high level of curiosity and eagerness, as well as deep experience in contractor management, you will have the experience and ability to work with individuals and stakeholder groups with a wide range of political perspectives, economic interests, and ideas about natural resource management. Working with TFT staff, private landowners, public land managers and others, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaboration skills. The Senior Implementation Specialist will work both independently and collaboratively across partner organizations to scope opportunities and translate habitat improvement plans into actionable implementation steps.

Qualifications

Senior level professional (10+ years) working on mitigation or agriculture-focused restoration programs, implementing and stewarding restoration projects, managing multiple timelines, land management projects and tasks with external partners.
Degree in natural resource management or policy, water resources, natural sciences or related field
Experience working with contracts, preferably landowner contracts, with a deep knowledge of contract best management best practices and procedures
On-the-ground experience working with landowners and conducting habitat improvement or restoration implementation
Working knowledge of freshwater ecosystems, including water quantity and quality, agricultural irrigation practices, and construction BMPs
Strong understanding of water management challenges, policies and politics in California

GSI Water Solutions (GSI) is seeking a skilled Hydrogeologist who has project manager experience in California water supply issues to help manage a thriving and growing base of groundwater projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team of professionals making a positive impact in the water industry.

Our Hydrogeologists, Senior play a crucial role by combining technical expertise with strong managerial and leadership skills. They ensure the successful completion of projects through complex analyses, meticulous project management, insightful interpretation of data, and report writing. They typically manage smaller projects (or aspects of larger projects) with the potential to take on more complex projects as experience is acquired. Their ability to mentor junior staff and cultivate client relationships underscores their pivotal contribution to our continued growth and success in the industry.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Manage projects focused on implementing long-term sustainability measures and management actions for groundwater resources.
Evaluate the long-term implications of various groundwater policies, projects, and management actions.
Develop and implement monitoring well networks and associated monitoring and reporting.
Design and construct high-capacity municipal production wells.
Prepare, review, and update technical specifications and assist clients in monitoring well drilling and production well drilling programs.
Design and construct injection wells and aquifer storage and recovery wells as part of client’s groundwater management strategies.
Work with GSI’s expert groundwater modeling team to develop modeling scenarios designed to assist with clients’ groundwater resources management decisions.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address groundwater issues and problems.
Generate comprehensive technical reports and proposals.
Provide review and oversight of project work and reports prepared by junior and mid-level environmental staff.
Develop project budgets and scopes.
Manage budget, oversee performance, manage invoicing and collections, and control schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
Facilitate contract review process.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Identify new clients.
Mentor junior and mid-career staff to develop skills in fieldwork, data interpretation and project management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required knowledge and abilities include:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 12 years of professional experience;
-OR- a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
-AND- 10 years experience in managing projects.

SALARY RANGE: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year (exclusive of bonuses and other rewards)

The Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), a unit within Notre Dame Research (NDR), seeks a Program Coordinator to support a new interdisciplinary project titled Community Led Environmental AI for Resilient (CLEAR) Watersheds. This project focuses on optimizing flood, water quantity, and water quality management across rural urban landscapes within the St. Joseph River Basin, which drains into Lake Michigan.

By joining the CLEAR Watersheds team, the Program Coordinator will contribute to cutting edge, community engaged environmental research and AI driven watershed management. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how rural and urban communities collaborate on resilience focused conservation while supporting technical efforts with direct, measurable impacts on one of the region’s most critical watersheds.

The Program Coordinator serves as the operational and relational hub of the project, bridging technical field operations with stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is a versatile professional who thrives in interdisciplinary environments, builds trusted partnerships, and is comfortable performing hands-on fieldwork alongside coordination and communication responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, geography, or a closely related field
Two years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in interdisciplinary, team-based research environments
Experience with agricultural conservation, green infrastructure, or stream and river systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
Experience with environmental sensor networks, stream monitoring, or water quality data collection and QA/QC processes
Ability to perform fieldwork in variable weather conditions, remote locations, and physically demanding environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Proficiency in data analysis, management, and visualization using standard tools
Familiarity with cloud-based or decision-support tools and/or interest AI-enabled environmental management
Experience working with hydrologists, ecologists, engineers, data scientists, and community-based organizations

This is a Limited Term role ending October 16, 2028.