Graduate Environmental Scientist II

Overview

MSA has an opportunity for a Graduate Environmental Scientist II at our Duluth, MN office. In this position, you provide general support for environmental assessments, reports, and evaluations for environmental projects. This position is a combination of field work and office based tasks. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, making a positive environmental impact, and enjoys a blend of working independently and collaboratively within a multi-discipline firm. 

 

Who we are & how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of “home.”

 

MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

 

Core Values

 

 

 

Commitment to DEIB

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

The work you may do

• Assist in planning, coordinating and performing field activities including collecting soil and groundwater samples for environmental analysis
• Oversee activities including Underground Storage Tank removals, direct push soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation and other field activities
• Conduct groundwater sampling activities according to State Regulatory Agency guidance using peristaltic pumps, submersible pumps and bailers
• Conduct soil gas, sub-slab and indoor air sampling according to State Regulatory Agency guidance
• Document field activities using field notes, sampling logs and photographs
• Conduct potable well sampling according to State Regulatory Agency guidance
• Conduct initial site visits to determine if Underground Storage Tanks are present
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment site visits
• Complete tables and edit figures based on collected field and analytical data
• Author Excavation Reports, Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports and contribute to other investigation reports

Qualifications

What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, physical science with an emphasis in environmentalengineering or a related degree required
• 2+ years of previous environmental work experience is required, less or more experienced applicants may be considered for different job titles
• Professional Geologist or ability to obtain preferred
• Knowledge of State Regulatory Agency guidance preferred
• Valid Driver’s license and the ability to travel with some overnight stays required
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

• Better Together – A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.
• Multi-disciplinary Opportunities – As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
• We’ve Got Your Back – Support when you need it, independence when you don’t. We’re 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
• Passion & Purpose – We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, “geek out” and think big.
• Pay & Perks – We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks — just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.
• Communities of Practice – Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn toget