Environmental Scientist – Geoscience, Water Quality

Freese and Nichols

. Manage small to medium environmental projects and support larger projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing environmental projects, conducting environmental investigations, and preparing regulatory documentation. Proficient in water quality services, compliance with NPDES regulations, and utilizing GIS and GPS technologies for data collection and analysis.

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Environmental Project ManagementWater Quality ServicesGeographic Information Systems (GIS)NPDES ComplianceEnvironmental Site Assessments

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Hard Skills

Environmental InvestigationsData AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationField Data CollectionWater Quality MonitoringSoil BoringSediment SamplingBiological MonitoringRisk-Based Environmental CleanupsRegulatory Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailQuality Review

Tools & Technologies

Global Positioning System (GPS)Field Data Collection EquipmentMapping Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in Environmental DisciplineLicensure in Geoscience Discipline

Industry Keywords

NPDES RegulationsClean Water ActSPCC RequirementsMS4 Program AdministrationSWPPP DevelopmentEPA Brownfields ProjectsOklahoma Department of Environmental QualityRisk-Based Corrective ActionPetroleum Storage Tank RegulationsBest Management Practices (BMPs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage small to medium environmental projects and support larger projects
Coordinate technical tasks, schedules, budgets, project teams and deliverables
Apply expertise in water quality services, stormwater compliance, NPDES regulations, MS4, construction and industrial programs, geoscience services, environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups
Conduct environmental studies, collect and analyze field data, interpret findings and prepare technical reports, regulatory documentation and recommendations
Evaluate surface water quality standards, TMDLs, water quality monitoring data and BMPs
Coordinate field investigations, sampling activities, subcontractors and regulatory agency communications
Review work for quality and consistency
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders
Prepare scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications
Identify opportunities to improve environmental processes and project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, urban planning, GIS, archaeology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of relevant environmental experience
Experience conducting environmental investigations, analyzing technical data and preparing environmental reports or regulatory documentation
Proficiency with field data collection and mapping equipment, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
Ability to communicate technical findings through written reports, presentations and client meetings
Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Ability to perform fieldwork that may involve inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 pounds
Professional certification or licensure in a relevant environmental or geoscience discipline preferred
Experience with Clean Water Act regulatory programs, NPDES permitting, SPCC requirements, MS4 program administration, SWPPP development and compliance reporting preferred
Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, EPA Brownfields projects, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality risk-based corrective action requirements or Oklahoma Corporation Commission petroleum storage tank regulations preferred
Experience conducting water quality and sediment sampling, biological monitoring, site inspections, soil boring and monitoring well investigations, or identifying appropriate BMPs and corrective actions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule including up to 40% remote work