Job Description

Welcome to Olsson's Industrial Environmental team, where innovation meets sustainability in the industrial sector. Our diverse team of experts excels in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, providing environmentally sound and economically viable solutions. As an Associate Scientist , you will contribute to projects across various sectors, including mining, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and chemical facilities. You will gain hands-on experience through field surveys, data collection, and environmental assessments, supporting our senior scientists in delivering solutions that balance client needs with environmental stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with field work, including soil, groundwater, and stormwater sampling.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and documentation for environmental assessments, permits, and compliance measures.
• Support small-scale project management, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and scope, under the guidance of senior staff.
• Communicate complex environmental findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in overnight and out-of-state travel for fieldwork and site visits, with a willingness to work a non-traditional schedule as needed.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Resources, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related scientific fieldwork.
• Knowledge of wetland plants, soils, hydrology, and avian identification is preferred.
• Proficiency with GIS/GPS for data collection and analysis is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 50-60% for fieldwork.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.