Marine Environmental Technician

Employee Priority. Employer Pride. That’s what defines ENSR. As an AECOM company, ENSR provides worldwide environmental services as a part of a global design and management organization, with over 28,000 employees serving the transportation, facilities, and environmental markets. At ENSR, we are dedicated to being a leading career option in the environmental health and safety industry. You can enjoy a diverse career with ENSR, where our culture encourages, recognizes and rewards innovation, professional growth and accomplishments while respecting the balance between our personal and professional lives. Our talented professionals have helped us grow to become a trusted global leader in environmental health and safety. The following position invites you to join us as a part of this team:

A marine environmental technician is required to support staff and project personnel for marine work including marine biological and sediment sampling and boat handling required for anticipated projects. These projects will require an employee to operate a small (22-foot) research vessel, acquire and record data underwater, identify marine organisms, and conduct sediment sampling. In addition, anticipated project work may require diving to inspect wastewater outfalls and other structures. A technician experienced and qualified for this work is required to support the ENSR senior marine biologist.Also needed is additional support for the ENSR marine biologist in anticipated eelgrass, geoduck, and habitat surveys.  Other related duties may be assigned.*Note - this is an on-call, part-time environmental technician position need at this time.QualificationsThe successful candidate must have the skills and experience to qualify as an on-site dive supervisor under the ENSR dive program, and be skilled and experienced in conducting marine biological and sediment sampling and underwater structural inspections. 15-20 yrs relevant experience and minimum high school education required. In addition, the technician must hold HAZWOPER 40 hour certification and be skilled and experienced with contaminated sediment sampling using diver operated and surface deployed equipment. Because anticipated project work will involve habitat, geoduck, and eelgrass surveys and assessments, the technician must have appropriate qualifications, skills, and experience in these areas. The candidate must also be skilled and experienced in conducting marine biological field work and be familiar with marine and aquatic birds and wildlife identification and habitat assessment.The benefits of an ENSR career begin with professional satisfaction and strong growth. We count on your expertise, insight and dedication to create and deliver effective solutions to clients around the globe - and we want to make sure you have the resources, support and rewards to be at your best. From extensive medical and dental coverage to flexible incentive programs, educational assistance, retirement benefits including a stock purchase plan, as well as national and international opportunities for professional growth and development, ENSR works hard to ensure that your efforts are matched with compatible benefits programs.

ENSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. To learn more about ENSR and other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.ensr.aecom.com