Project Scientist

Project Scientist – Integral Consulting Inc.

Full‑time position located in Santa Cruz, CA.

You are an environmental scientist specializing in water quality monitoring, stormwater monitoring and planning, and sediment sampling projects. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. You know how to prepare winning proposals and exceed clients’ expectations. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. People thrive under your coaching.

Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values‑driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well‑being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.

We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

We are currently seeking a mid‑level scientist for our Sediment and Water Investigation and Monitoring practice in our Santa Cruz, CA office. The position supports multiple clients and projects, with day‑to‑day responsibilities that may include environmental monitoring, field observation, data collection, leading field teams, project site maintenance, and other fieldwork. The selected candidate will work closely with project team members on water quality monitoring, stormwater planning and monitoring, and sediment sampling efforts across the Bay Area and Northern California.

This role requires a balance of teamwork and independent work, along with strong problem‑solving skills to support complex environmental challenges. Career growth at Integral includes opportunities to manage tasks and projects, engage with clients, and present or publish your work through scientific conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.

• Conducting environmental monitoring, such as stormwater sampling, sediment sampling, soil sampling, surface water sampling, surveys of outfalls, and collection of in‑situ flow and water quality measurements.
• Making detailed field observations and maintaining documentation.
• Assisting with the review, analysis, and reporting of collected field data.
• Leading field teams and mentoring junior‑level staff.
• Assisting in field operations management.
• Assisting project managers on new or current projects.
• Performing project site maintenance, which may include troubleshooting, cleaning, repairing, installing, or replacing stormwater collection field equipment.
• Maintaining, calibrating, and taking inventory of in‑house equipment.
• Effectively and regularly communicating the status of assignments to the project manager.
• Fieldwork responsibilities may include long days in the field, extended exposure to the elements (sun, rain, wind), prolonged standing, and other physically demanding tasks such as lifting equipment or materials.

• 3+ years of work experience in the field of environmental science.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring, such as sediment and/or soil sample collection, stormwater monitoring or other water quality monitoring.
• Experience leading field crews on projects.
• Experience with operating automated stormwater monitoring equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft® Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform work independently or as part of a team, with minimal training and supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to proactively and independently take on new assignments.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions, including confined spaces, boats, elevated locations, and inclement…