Staff Scientist – Drilling Specialist

Water & Environmental Technologies

. Perform staff-level scientist/engineer duties .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMontana City • Montana • United StatesLead💰 $24 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental science and engineering, with a strong focus on soil and groundwater sampling, well design, and drilling operations. Capable of effective communication and safety management in both field and office environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Science/Engineering DegreeSoil and Groundwater SamplingDrilling Equipment OperationOSHA HAZWOPER CertificationClass B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement

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Hard Skills

Soil SamplingGroundwater SamplingWell DesignDrilling Equipment OperationLithology Description PreparationHeavy Machinery OperationWelding Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingSafety Consciousness

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA HAZWOPER CertificationCPR/First Aid TrainingClass B CDL

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingGeotechnical EngineeringCivil EngineeringFieldworkDOT Drug and Alcohol Test

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform staff-level scientist/engineer duties
Conduct soil and groundwater sampling
Design and construct wells
Prepare lithology descriptions using USGS or USDA methodology
Operate drilling equipment for environmental and geotechnical investigations
Work outdoors in various weather conditions, approximately 90% of the time
Travel to WILEY job sites, approximately 75% of the time
Utilize effective written and oral communication
Transition into consulting work when needed
Maintain safety consciousness
Work in a combination of office and field environments
Travel to multiple sites or remote locations
Report to the Senior Environmental Scientist

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited College or University
Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must successfully complete and pass a DOT drug and alcohol test prior to employment
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment
Must be willing to learn to operate drilling equipment using direct push and rotary tooling
Experience in environmental consulting or civil/geotechnical fieldwork preferred
OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred
CPR/First Aid Training preferred
Class B CDL preferred
Experience operating heavy machinery preferred
Welding skills preferred
Problem solving
Application requires a résumé and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonuses may be available
Relocation assistance may be available
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees
A portion of dependent health, dental, and vision coverage is employer paid
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid long-term disability
Voluntary life, accident, and short-term disability plans
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), providing company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee