Description

The role involves planning and participating in field programs, preparing and overseeing analytical data analysis, developing cost estimates, authoring technical documents, communicating with team members and external partners, mentoring junior staff, adhering to company policies, and traveling up to 25 % of the time for projects.

• Plan and execute field programs to collect water, sediment, soil, and biota samples.
• Follow health and safety plans and promote a safety culture.
• Prepare and oversee analytical data analysis.
• Develop site investigation cost estimates.
• Author technical documents such as sampling plans, health and safety plans, remedial investigations, scopes of work, and Phase I EA reports.
• Communicate with internal staff and external partners including laboratories and subcontractors.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Adhere to Anchor QEA policies, including QA/QC and environmental health and safety.

Requirements

Anchor QEA is hiring a full‑time Environmental Scientist/Engineer in Syracuse, NY to support local and regional teams with data collection, management, analysis, contaminated media investigations and modeling. Candidates should have 3‑8 years of experience in site investigations and environmental data analysis, and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. or M.S. in geology, environmental science, engineering, toxicology or a related field, possess 3‑8 years of professional experience, can work independently or in multidisciplinary teams, and have experience with contaminated sediments/soils, laboratory methods, CERCLA and RCRA regulations, and multi‑office projects. They should be proficient in MS Office, have strong problem‑solving and communication skills, and hold or be willing to obtain 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.

• Travel up to 25 % of time for project support.
• B.S. or M.S. in geology, environmental science, engineering, toxicology or related field.
• 3–8 years of professional experience in site investigations and environmental data analysis.
• Experience with contaminated sediments and/or soils and interpretation of laboratory data.
• Knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA regulations and their application.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong task management, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to be trained.
• Familiarity with sediment sampling equipment and operation of small vessels.

Benefits

Anchor QEA offers a collaborative environment that values authenticity, diversity and inclusion, with competitive compensation ($73,563‑$81,839), annual and performance bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Competitive salary ($73,563‑$81,839) plus annual and performance bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 2 weeks of accrued vacation (varies by level) and 80 hours of sick/safe time.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Collaborative, inclusive work culture supporting diversity and authenticity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance