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As an Environmental Technician for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Franklin, TN office, you’ll coordinate and implement site-specific environmental project tasks while working closely with engineers, geologists, and scientists. You’ll plan and conduct fieldwork including surface water, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil gas, and air sampling, as well as provide office support. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, flexibility, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, with periodic travel and outdoor work. CEC provides opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and technical training to support your growth in the environmental consulting field.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform fieldwork including surface water, wastewater, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, and air sampling
• Assist clients in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, progress reports, and project documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Assist in the preparation of final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and report appendices
• Collaborate with project personnel including contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients, supporting an integrated team approach
• Observe and follow site-specific health and safety plans and company Workplace Safety Manual policies

Our Franklin office, located just minutes from downtown Nashville, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to professional sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

• Enjoy working outside;
• 0 to 5 years experience is preferred; related experience in mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience is a plus;
• Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred;
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required, willingness to travel;
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (occasionally up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions;
• Ability to work independently in the field while following operating procedures;
• Technical training or experience collecting samples a plus; and
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training a plus.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.  Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.