Environmental Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field investigations and site assessments.
• Log soil borings and document subsurface conditions.
• Collect soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and soil gas samples.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily logs, boring logs, sampling logs, and site photographs.
• Assist with sample preparation, labeling, and coordination of field activities.
• Support environmental data review and evaluation.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports and project deliverables.
• Follow health and safety procedures and utilize PPE during field operations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality, compliance, and successful project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience with environmental field testing.
• OSHA 40‑hour certification.
• Reliable source of transportation.
• Soft skills: reliable, flexible/adaptable, solution‑oriented, able to make mistakes/take risks, resourceful, eager to learn.
• Intermediate experience level.

Skills

• Geology
• Environmental science
• Remediation
• Hazwoper
• Soil sampling

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Schedule

Work starts Oct. 15. Typical hours: on‑site, M‑F 8 am–5 pm, with some overtime hours at the beginning of the project. The contract is expected to run through Summer 2027. This is a fully on‑site position in Tinley Park, IL; no mileage or per diem is provided.