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Anchor QEA

Environmental Field Lead

Detroit, MI · On-site

Lead site investigation teams including environmental sample collection (soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, porewater, and biota) and vertical hydraulic gradient device deployment primarily ...

Anchor Qea

Environmental Field Lead

Detroit, MI

Lead site investigation teams including environmental sample collection (soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, porewater, and biota) and vertical hydraulic gradient device deployment primarily ...

Keystone

Intern - Crop Technician

Coldwater, MI

Install moisture monitoring equipment used to make watering recommendation on irrigated field. * Soil Sampling: Soil nitrate sample collection used to monitor in-season nutrient availability. * Field ...

WSP

Environmental Geologist

Novi, MI · On-site

... samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), conducting site ... collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems ...

WSP

Environmental Geologist

Novi, MI

... samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), conducting site ... collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems ...

WSP

Environmental Geologist

Novi, MI

... samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), conducting site ... collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems ...

WSP

Environmental Geologist

Novi, MI · On-site

... samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), conducting site ... collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems ...

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What does a typical day look like for someone working in Water Sample Collection?

A typical day in Water Sample Collection often involves traveling to designated sites such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or treatment plants to collect water samples according to specific protocols. You’ll use sampling kits and field measurement equipment, follow chain-of-custody documentation, and sometimes interact with local stakeholders or environmental teams. The role may require working outdoors in various weather conditions and collaborating closely with laboratory technicians or scientists to ensure accurate sample analysis. Attention to safety guidelines and precise record-keeping are key aspects of the daily routine, helping maintain the integrity and quality of collected data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Water Sample Collection position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Water Sample Collection, you need a basic understanding of environmental science, sampling techniques, and safety procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant coursework. Experience with field sampling equipment, GPS devices, and sometimes certification in hazardous materials handling or water quality testing is typical. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication are valuable soft skills for accurate data recording and reporting. These competencies are essential to ensure reliable sample results, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork in often outdoor or field-based environments.

What is a Water Sample Collection job?

A Water Sample Collection job involves gathering water samples from various sources like lakes, rivers, wells, or treatment plants for testing and analysis. Professionals in this role follow strict protocols to ensure samples are collected, stored, and transported without contamination. These samples are analyzed for contaminants, chemical composition, or biological organisms. The job is essential for environmental monitoring, public health, and regulatory compliance.

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Environmental Field Lead

Environmental Field Lead

Anchor QEA

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title: Environmental
Field Lead
Location: Remote, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-time, non-exempt
What's the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a
regular full-timeEnvironmental Field Lead (non-exempt, salaried) to support active projects, lead field investigations, and help grow our presence in the Great Lakes. This position will require national travel. The successful candidate will be able to work alongside others in a fast-paced environment and be enthusiastic about their work with a strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence.
Current Responsibilities:
Below is a summary of responsibilities that can currently be anticipated:
  • Lead site investigation teams including environmental sample collection (soil, sediment, surface water,
    groundwater, porewater, and biota) and vertical hydraulic gradient device deployment primarily in the Great Lakes Area (Michigan and Wisconsin) as well as other areas throughout the Great Lakes. However, travel outside the Great Lakes to support projects across the US will be needed.
  • Maintain DOT driving certification and operate company vehicles (pickup trucks, vans, box trucks) including trailering boats and other small utility trailers
  • Perform field data collection using digital field technologies (tablets, GPS, specialized monitoring equipment)
  • Trailer and operate a variety of vessels including small jon boats, skiffs, and pontoon boats as necessary to collect field data.
  • Oversee subcontractors to collect field data from a variety of different equipment (SPT, CPT, Geoprobe, sonic, amphibious equipment)
  • Conduct construction monitoring activities, including oversight, air monitoring, water quality monitoring, and environmental sample collection (in-water and on land)
  • Follow Anchor QEA policies and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental health and safety, quality assurance, and quality control
  • Interact with project managers and agency staff (daily reporting, communicate field deviations, project status updates)
  • Perform general equipment management and maintenance duties
  • Work in an office environment performing field data management, writing data summaries, and other tasks using Microsoft Office programs
  • Travel away from home office is required
    up to 70% of the time.

What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
  • Associate's degree and minimum of 5-7 years of related fieldwork experience or a bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of related experience
  • The ability to work closely with other technical specialists as part of a larger project team
  • The ability to lead field crews numbering from 2-7 staff, consisting of field technicians and scientists, as well as subcontractors, as needed, to execute field programs
  • Familiarity with operation of sediment sampling equipment, such as vibracore and/or grab samplers.
  • Experience maintaining a fleet of vessels and equipment
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
  • First Aid and CPR training
  • Small vessel experience and/or boaters certification
  • Clean driving record
  • Drug and alcohol screening, along with a background check, may be required

Desired, but not required, skills
  • Experience operating
    unmanned aerial vehicles, including FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot certification
  • Experience conducting hydrographic surveys, including NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer credentials
  • Project management experience, including costing, planning, managing, and executing environmental field programs
  • Familiarity with digital field technologies, such as GPS, field data-collection tablets, DroneDeploy software, and HYPACK.

What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits
are detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees' first choice as a company where they want to work.
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.
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/

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