Junior Geologist
Daphne, AL - USA
Job Summary
Title: Junior Geologist
Location: Daphne AL (preferred) or Ocean Springs MS
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity
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 (05 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.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of this position will include the following:
- 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
What Are We Looking For
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS in geology environmental science environmental engineering or related field
- 05 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)
- Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
What Can You Expect
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits along with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a growing technical detailed below.
Who Are We
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning science and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States our collective vision is to be an inclusive sustainable and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
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How to Apply
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age race creed gender religion marital status veterans status national origin disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
- 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.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
- Healthcare: Medical dental vision basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
- Vacation: minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
- Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
- Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: Experience:
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About Company
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