Environmental Technician

Brownfield Environmental Engineering Resources provides comprehensive environmental engineering and science services to support projects requiring regulatory oversight and environmental risk management. The company’s work ranges from permitting to secure approvals, remediation engineering to address historic contamination, and due diligence or ecological assessments during early project stages. Brownfield also supports clients with health and safety evaluations related to operations and materials, helping organizations comply with regulations and protect communities.

Team members collaborate with a variety of industries and project types, offering opportunities to work on diverse environmental challenges and meaningful remediation efforts.

The Environmental Technician is a full-time, on-site position based in Beloit, WI. This position offers the opportunity to gain diverse experience across environmental projects while working with a respected and growing team. The role includes both field and office responsibilities with travel throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

This role supports environmental investigations and remediation projects through field sampling, data collection, and documentation of site conditions. Daily tasks include collecting soil and groundwater samples, assisting with environmental site assessments, and supporting remediation activities under the direction of project managers and engineers. The technician will prepare clear field notes, maintain equipment, follow health and safety protocols, and help ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The role also involves communicating findings to team members, participating in project meetings, and occasionally interacting with clients or contractors at project sites.

• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring equipment
• Perform on-site monitoring for DOT projects
• Manage contaminated soil operations
• Assist with proposals and bids
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling
• Analyze laboratory data and prepare reports
• Assist with asbestos surveys
• Transport samples to laboratories
• Follow all safety standards on projects
• Effective Communication skills for documenting field work, preparing basic reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant education such as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, lift and carry equipment, and follow strict health and safety guidelines.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications for data entry and report preparation; familiarity with GIS or environmental data software is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel locally to project sites as needed.