2027 Co-Op - Environmental Engineering

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with stream augmentation inspections and help clients maintain compliance.
• Support senior staff during stream mitigation activities in the field.
• Collection of field samples of water, soil or other media in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance or CESO standard operating procedures.
• Document characteristics of media such as color, pH, conductivity, and temperature.
• Assemble, operate and maintain field instruments and equipment.
• Prepare field notes and sketches.
• Complete data entry and manage large datasets produced from field sampling.
• Collect quality control samples which may include trip blanks, field duplicates and matrix spike duplicates.
• Coordinate landowner access.
• Support other field services such as wetland delineation, stream assessments, and habitat evaluations.
• Follows CESO and client mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times.

Position Requirements

• Candidates should be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology or natural resources or other related field. Additionally, the items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Follows CESO and client-mandated safety requirements and is safety conscious at all times.
• Strong interest in natural resources work.
• Ability to perform field duties in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to hike through uneven terrain sometimes while carrying field instruments.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Possesses critical thinking skills including ability to identify alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Field experience is not necessary, but a plus.