Water Resources Scientist

Johnson Engineering•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company. Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Job Summary: Seeking a Water Resources Technician or Scientist with demonstrated professional experience in performing surface water, groundwater, and sediment/soil sampling with the ability to work and perform tasks independently. This position will require primarily fieldwork with occasional office work. Fieldwork will be done locally within south and southwest Florida. The position will be based in the Fort Myers Office. No overnight travel anticipated.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology, or earth science-related field. Education may be substituted for professionally related experience.
1-2 years of prior consulting, regulatory, and/or professionally related experience.
Willingness to perform field work throughout the year.
Experience with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience developing data tables and graphs to organize and present datasets.
Strong mathematical skills.
Ability to manage time, budget, and deadlines for multiple projects/project managers.
Experience reviewing regulatory requirements/guidelines related to surface water, groundwater, and sediment/soil sampling procedures.
Experience using and calibrating multi-parameter field instruments for water quality sampling.
Experience interpreting aerial photographs and site plans.
Experience reviewing analytical laboratory reports and validating results.
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with co-workers and different project managers.
A valid Florida driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States, sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Working with water level indicators and datalogging pressure transducers and troubleshooting.
Fieldwork in a variety of inclement weather conditions including rain, heat, and humidity. Work sites may include construction zones, wetlands, lakes, and natural areas with wildlife (bees, snakes, alligators, etc.).
Review and develop schedules for data collection to meet project requirements.
Communicate directly with laboratories to coordinate laboratory analysis and bottle orders, per project-specific requirements.
Collect surface water, ground water, and sediment/soil samples per standard operating procedures.
Execute and maintain organized sampling forms, field notes, and project documents.
Record flowmeter totalizers and calculate monthly surface water/groundwater use.
Download and plot water level and rainfall data from datalogging pressure transducers and rain gauges.
Collect and test for chloride concentrations in surface water and groundwater wells.
Assist project manager with preparing monitoring reports and deliverables, as needed.
Regularly prepare tables and manage data in Microsoft Excel for multiple ongoing projects.
Report digital data to water management districts via online permitting portals.
Assist water quality team members with field data and sample collection.