Environmental Scientist - Water and Environment

Matrix Design Group, Inc•Anniston, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking an Environmental Scientist in our Anniston, Alabama office. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical , dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education ; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs , social committees, and community outreach programs . We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills. Our Anniston office is tasked with planning and executing environmental investigations, cleanup, and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater on multiple sites at the former Fort McClellan. The applicant would be responsible for the support and execution of investigation, remediation, and long-term monitoring projects involving chlorinated solvents, petroleum products, and small arms firing ranges.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in environmental science or approved equivalent.
1-3 years of progressive experience.
Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.
Ability to take direction and work independently as well as effectively collaborate with teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software.
Foundational knowledge of chemistry.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and work in outdoor environments.
Physical capability to perform fieldwork, including lifting equipment and working in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop skills to conduct field sampling activities including groundwater monitoring wells, soil, and surface water collection.
Develop skills to measure and document groundwater levels and support well purging and sampling activities.
Develop skills to operate and maintain field equipment (e.g., water level meters, pumps, and sampling tools).
Develop skills to validate laboratory data.
Record accurate field data, maintain field logs, and ensure proper chain-of-custody documentation.
Comply with all safety procedures and established sampling protocols.
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
Work within defined scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
Implement appropriate quality control procedures.
Communicate as appropriate to project team concerning questions, concerns, progress, and results.
Coordinate with other disciplines and locations as necessary.
Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including drafting sections, analyzing, and compiling data.
Assist with proposal writing, cost estimating, and client management as necessary.
Provide administrative support such as organizing files and tracking data.
May supervise the work of technical support personnel.