Environmental Scientist

Anchor QEA, LLC
401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Irvine
Feb 07, 2025
Title: Environmental Scientist (8 to 15 years experience) Location: Irvine, California Job Type: Regular, Full-time What's the Opportunity? Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time environmental scientist with 8 to 15 years of experience for an opening in our Irvine, California office. The successful candidate will have a natural affinity for science with a demonstrated capacity to grow, be detail-orientated and a committed team player, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This position will support environmental science and engineering projects involving short and long-term monitoring programs for water, sediment, and biological resource quality, contaminated sediment and dredged material evaluations, and stormwater monitoring and source control investigations. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will initially support multiple principal and senior managing staff in executing projects, communicating with clients, and contributing to business development opportunities, with a goal of independently leading projects and client communications. The successful candidate will be required to maintain and coordinate multiple projects with competing schedules and resource requirements. Success will be measured through the candidate's contributions and commitment to quality and meeting internal project management and client-specified deadlines. The successful candidate will track and disseminate information associated with California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and various Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) policies and regulations. What Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following: BS or MS in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, biology, ecology, toxicology) 8 to 15 years of relevant professional experience (e.g., academic research, environmental consulting, or chemical or bioassay laboratory testing Familiarity with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and associated compliance monitoring and reporting requirements Familiarity with federal and regional dredged material management guidance Familiarity with site characterization at contaminated sediment sites Familiarity with California's Sediment Quality Provisions Expertise using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to develop Sampling and Analysis Plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans, or portions thereof. Ability and flexibility to work as part of multidisciplinary teams as well as to work independently Ability to review and confirm work products meet internal Anchor QEA standards, regulatory requirements, contract specifications, and client expectations Positive work culture and vibe What Can You Expect? A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits 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 www.anchorqea.com. How to Apply? Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 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, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check. Salary and Other Compensation: Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000 annually 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: 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: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.