Field Scientist - Earth Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Entry-Level Field Scientist / Engineer / Geologist

Tallahassee, Florida | Full-Time | Field-Based

Earth Systems is seeking an Entry-Level Scientist / Engineer / Geologist to join our Tallahassee environmental consulting team.

This is a hands-on, field-focused position designed for an early-career professional looking to build practical experience in environmental consulting. You will work alongside Project Managers, Scientists, Geologists, and Engineers supporting environmental investigations, sampling, remediation, and project execution throughout Florida.

This position requires significant outdoor fieldwork in Florida conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, wetlands, wooded areas, uneven terrain, and active project sites.

• Perform soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with established QA/QC procedures.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and environmental investigations.
• Assist with remediation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Support environmental drilling, monitoring well installation, and subsurface soil and geologic logging.
• Conduct field inspections and accurately document site conditions and activities.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate environmental sampling and field equipment.
• Prepare field notes, reports, data summaries, and project documentation.
• Assist with basic environmental, geologic, and engineering field activities.
• Work closely with Project Managers and technical staff to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Travel to project sites throughout Florida as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in  Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field .
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to pass a 5-year MVR review.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding field activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate field documentation.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field team.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, background check, and physical.

• Internship, coursework, or prior field experience involving environmental sampling, geology, hydrology, engineering, or remediation.
• Familiarity with GPS/GIS, field meters, pumps, or environmental sampling equipment.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain after hire.
• Strong observation, technical writing, and documentation skills.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Career development opportunities in environmental science, geology, engineering, and project management.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Earned Time Off (ETO) and paid holidays.
• Training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across multiple technical disciplines.
• Opportunities to work on diverse environmental investigation, remediation, engineering, and compliance projects.

Earth Systems, LLC is an environmental engineering and consulting firm and an EnviroTrac LLC company. For more than 25 years, our teams have provided environmental consulting, remediation, engineering, geologic, ecological, and regulatory compliance services.

We are committed to safety, integrity, technical excellence, and developing professionals who want to build long-term careers in environmental consulting.

Earth Systems is an EnviroTrac Company.

Affiliated Companies: Earth Systems · Earth Systems Response & Restoration · Bio-Tech Consulting · Envirotactics · Spangler Environmental · EnviroTrac

Together, we provide environmental consulting, remediation, and compliance services across multiple states, supporting commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients.

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.