Junior Environmental Scientist

Title:

Junior Environmental Scientist

Location:

Southern California (remote)
Job Type: Regular Full-time

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, junior level scientist, primarily to support work in and near San Diego and Irvine, California. The successful candidate will have a natural affinity for science, have the capacity to grow, be a quick learner, be detail‑oriented, be a committed team player, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be experienced with working in the marine environment.

This position will support environmental science, planning, and engineering projects involving short and long‑term monitoring programs for water, sediment, and biological resource quality; contaminated sediment and dredged material evaluations; stormwater monitoring; and source control investigations.

• Maintenance and calibration of field equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintenance of vehicles and vessels.
• Organization of field sampling supplies and warehouse space.
• Field sampling and analysis at upland and in‑water project sites, which may include water quality monitoring, sediment and soil sampling, and marine mammal monitoring.
• Compilation and management of environmental data.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental data.
• Technical writing to support the preparation of sampling and analysis plans, data deliverables, and monitoring reports.

• BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., environmental science, biology, geology).
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently or collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Critical thinking and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to project locations in and near San Diego and Irvine, California.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certifications required; will be provided by Anchor QEA if these certifications have not been obtained.
• Small boat handling skills, including trailering, launching, and retrieval, are a plus.
• Willingness to travel during temporary field assignments.

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

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning.

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Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to

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. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

• Salary Range: $71,610–$79,700
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types:
  Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer‑reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 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: