Environmental Scientist I

Inframark • Mountain House, CA

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About The Position

An Environmental Scientist I in the water and wastewater treatment industry performs entry‑level scientific and regulatory work focused on protecting water quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting treatment plant operations. This role involves environmental monitoring, laboratory and field sampling, data analysis, and assisting in the development of environmental compliance documentation to meet state and federal water quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Water Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Geology or a related scientific field.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, environmental sampling, and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal water quality regulations, including NPDES, Clean Water Act, and local sewer regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills.
• Valid California Driver License for fieldwork and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret water, wastewater, biosolids, stormwater, and sludge samples to assess regulatory compliance.
• Support National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining sampling plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols.
• Conduct field inspections and support industrial pretreatment, sewer use ordinance enforcement, and source control programs.
• Prepare technical and regulatory reports, including discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and compliance summaries.
• Collaborate with plant operations, laboratory staff, and regulatory agencies to resolve compliance issues and improve treatment process performance.

Benefits

• health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• sick leave
• holidays
• wellness plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level