Environmental Scientist​/Water Quality Specialist

CK Associates (CK) is an employee-owned, multimedia environmental consulting firm that has been serving the needs of industry across the United States since 1981. Our actions are driven by twoclear principles: working in the best interest of our clients, and investing in the development of our technical staff members. We strongly believe that these two standards are interdependent; guidingus to attract and retain the talent required to best meet the environmental needs of our clients.

Our offices are located in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and The Woodlands, TX. CK’s professional services include air, water and waste permitting, and compliance; ecological investigations; and risk assessment and remediation.

Our primary focus is providing environmental consulting services to oil and gas, manufacturing, andpower companies to ensure compliance with air, water and waste regulations. With forty yearsof service to these industries, our firm continues to grow.

CK Associates is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join our Baton Rouge office. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of water quality permitting, compliance, monitoring, and field investigation projects for industrial and commercial clients throughout the region.

The successful candidate will balance field and office responsibilities while working alongside experienced environmental professionals. As experience grows, there are opportunities to take on increased project responsibility, manage client relationships, and advance into project management.

• Conduct site reconnaissance, water quality sampling, and field investigations.
• Assist with water quality permitting and compliance projects, including LPDES/NPDES permits, stormwater compliance, SPCC Plans, and related regulatory programs.
• Prepare Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), permit applications, compliance reports, and other technical documents.
• Analyze environmental data and prepare spreadsheets, tables, and technical reports.
• Support groundwater and surface water monitoring projects.
• Coordinate field activities and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers and technical staff to deliver high-quality work products.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules and client expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% for project work.

• Experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with water quality sampling and field investigations.
• Experience with Clean Water Act permitting and compliance.
• Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory documents.
• Familiarity with LPDES/NPDES permitting, stormwater compliance, SPCC Plans, groundwater monitoring, or industrial wastewater compliance.

• Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime or outside normal business hours as project needs require.
• Ability to meet Drug & Alcohol, Health &Safety, and Security Program requirements, including obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a clean driving record, and be able to safely operate a company vehicle, including a full-size pickup truck.

CK Associates offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of environmental projects while building technical expertise alongside experienced professionals. We are committed to developing our employees through mentoring, hands-on project experience, and opportunities for career advancement.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and an employee-owned culture that values collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term success.