Title: Environmental Field Technician

Location: Milwaukee/Madison, WI

Job Type: Non-exempt, hourly

What's the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking regular full-time environmental field technicians (non-exempt, hourly) to support active projects in the Midwestern US and specifically in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin. The successful candidate will be able to work alongside others in a fast-paced environment and be enthusiastic about his/her work with a strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support site investigation teams including environmental sample collection (soil, sediment, surface water, and biota) primarily in the Milwaukee, WI area and other areas of throughout the Midwest, however travel outside the Midwest to support projects across the US as needed should be assumed
• Field data collection using primarily digital field technologies (tablets, GPS, specialized monitoring equipment)
• Record field notes for the specific task performed at each site
• Follow Anchor QEA policies and procedures including, but not limited to, environmental health and safety, quality assurance, and quality control
• General equipment management and maintenance duties

Other Potential Responsibilities:

• Support construction monitoring activities, including oversight, air monitoring, water quality monitoring, and environmental sample collection (in-water and on land)
• Perform groundwater sampling, monitoring well development, and testing
• Collect and process fish for testing and population surveys using a variety of techniques including netting and electrofishing
• Support wetland delineations and surveys of restored wetlands and shorelines
• Support aquatic plant surveys to include identification and mapping
• Work in an office environment using Microsoft Office programs to compile and manage field data and assist with project tasks as needed

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Associates degree or related field work experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of related fieldwork experience preferred but not required
• The ability to work closely with other technical specialists as part of a large project team
• Familiarity with digital field technology (GPS, use of field tablets for data collection) is preferred but not required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training will be provided by Anchor QEA if this certification has not been obtained
• Must have a good driving record and able to drive a company vehicle
• Small vessel experience and/or boaters certification is a plus

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits 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 400 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

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at 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, short- and long-term disability programs.
• 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: