Entry- Level Environmental Scientist/ Environmental Technician

Company Description Environmental Engineering Consultants, Inc. (EEC) is a consulting firm focused on delivering practical, cost-conscious solutions to environmental challenges for industrial, commercial, and regulatory clients. The team emphasizes staying current with professional standards and technologies to provide timely, high-quality results. EEC’s services include environmental audits, subdivision design, land use planning, and permitting support for development projects. The company also specializes in water and wastewater system design, stormwater treatment and drainage, soils investigations, wetlands delineation and monitoring, and air quality engineering. EEC is driven by a commitment to addressing today’s environmental issues while protecting resources for the future.

Role Description The Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Environmental Technician will support environmental projects through fieldwork, data collection, and basic analysis under the guidance of senior staff. This full-time, on-site role in Tampa, FL includes assisting with the following:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support preparation of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
• Assist with preparing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Compile and review field data and assist with preparing technical reports, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and site assessment reports.
• Conduct groundwater and soil sampling under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Assist with wetland delineations and drainage inspections.
• Support visual emissions observations and testing, with training and certification as needed.
• Document field conditions, maintain accurate field notes, and follow established sampling and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental or civil engineering, geology, or a closely related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to organize data and prepare clear technical documents.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with a project team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in Florida in varying weather and site conditions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software; familiarity with GIS, CAD, or environmental data tools is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant coursework, internships, research, or field experience in environmental assessment, sampling, permitting, or compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and technical report writing.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training or willingness to obtain it.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, where applicable.