Junior Geologist

Anchor QEA • Daphne, AL

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Anchor QEA has a growing, nation-wide coal combustion residuals (CCR) program. We are seeking a junior-level geologist or environmental scientist to support our expanding workload. This role is ideal for an early-career professional (0–5 years of experience) who is eager to build technical skills in CCR-related site investigation, remediation, data analysis, and reporting. The position includes a mix of field and office responsibilities and offers strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• BS in geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (consulting experience and/or experience with CCR preferred)
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and field data collection (or strong interest in fieldwork)
• Familiarity with environmental data analysis and reporting
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel and work in field settings
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client service
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CCR regulations and groundwater monitoring programs
• Experience coordinating field activities (e.g., drillers, sampling crews)
• Exposure to data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Support CCR site investigations including soil and groundwater sampling
• Assist with monitoring well installation, development, and documentation
• Plan and participate in field programs, including coordination with subcontractors and laboratories
• Process and analyze environmental data
• Prepare technical documents such as sampling plans, field reports, and monitoring reports
• Support data interpretation and contribute to project deliverables
• Coordinate field logistics, scheduling, and equipment needs
• Develop and adhere to Health and Safety Plans and promote a culture of safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers
• Travel to project sites up to ~25-50% of the time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service
• 80 hours annually Sick and Safe Time
• 401k plan with an employer match
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

What This Job Offers

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