Environmental Scientist I/II

Brief Description

Environmental Scientist I/II
Compensation: $25-35/hour (negotiable)
Location: Springfield or Chicago, Illinois

About the role

Support water resources and watershed management projects predominantly in the Midwest US. Opportunities for project assignments elsewhere in the US may exist.

Responsibilities

• Water quality, hydrology and hydrogeology monitoring programs and field data acquisition.
• Manage surface and groundwater monitoring programs and scientific equipment and telemetry systems, including installation/deployment, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting etc.
• Cook up with other field technicians, project team members and project managers.
• Manage and maintain large datasets and perform data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with other field technicians, project team members and project managers.
• Perform watershed inventories and assessments requiring field surveys and GIS analysis.
• Aid with the development of watershed plans and scientific consulting reports: writing report sections, drafting maps, plots, tables and other figures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, hydrology, water resources science, ecology or related discipline.
• One or more years of professional experience in the public or private sector is preferred.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and installing/maintaining scientific instruments, often with telemetry systems.
• Ability to independently learn and operate scientific equipment, understand and follow laboratory and field methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other Microsoft products, especially MS Excel (statistical programs such as R and Matlab are a strong plus).
• Proficiency in GIS – ESRI’s ArcPro.
• Ability to manage, organize and analyze tabular and geospatial datasets.
• Basic knowledge of watershed planning and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce nonpoint source pollution especially in agricultural settings.
• Some experience working with watershed stakeholders, and the agricultural sector.
• Strong verbal and technical writing and communication skills required.
• Responsive, capable of working independently and with a diversity of team members.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, often with competing priorities and work extended hours when required.
• Positive attitude, accept constructive critique, be flexible and self-motivated, growth mindset, and pay spectacular attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Range of $25-35/hour, with opportunities for bonuses, 401(k) contributions, and paid overtime.
Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.

Pay

Range of $25-35/hour, with opportunities for bonuses, 401(k) contributions, and paid overtime.

Schedule

Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.