Environmental Field Technician

Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented entry-level Environmental Field Technician in Austin, TX.

The Environmental Field Technician you will support a state-wide drinking water sample collection project, providing field support in the Central Texas region. Additionally, the individual will provide supplemental support to projects across multiple practice areas throughout the organization including, but not limited to, investigation and remediation of impacted sites, environmental compliance, due diligence, permitting and auditing, risk assessment, and environmental health and safety.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, or a science‑related field, and be highly detail-oriented with aspirations to develop their consulting skills in client‑facing assignments. Antea Group is looking for progressive, entrepreneurial thinkers to help our team execute on existing projects and develop opportunities.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Policy, or relevant field;
• Ability to drive project closure strategies and lead day to day activities for multiple project teams;
• Responsible for executing scope and maintaining schedule and budget goals;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to eventually mentor and train junior staff;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Strong data collection, evaluation, and technical writing skills;
• Interest and motivation to diversify skill set;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite;
• Current HAZWOPER certification preferred;
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record;
• Travel throughout Texas and other regions as required (approximately 80%); and,
• Potential employees must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, pre‑employment drug screening (as permitted by law), and baseline physical (safety sensitive roles). They must also have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Antea Group focuses strongly on safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate an awareness of safe operations.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

• Sedentary to light work (typical office or administrative work)
• Frequently required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting and carrying of low (under 25lbs) to moderate (25-49lbs) weight objects
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching)
• Subject to inside environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change)
• Operation of a motor vehicle

• Medium to heavy work
• Subject to outside environmental conditions: heat/cold, wind, wet and/or humid, etc.
• Occasional stooping (bending body downward and forward), kneeling (bending legs at the knee), crouching (bending body downward and forward), and climbing
• Frequent lifting (including push/pull, hold/carry) of light, moderate, and possibly heavy-weight objects
• Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, including but not limited to: proximity to moving vehicles, parts, or equipment; exposure to chemicals; pressure (including noise); electrical hazards; biological hazards; excavation/trenching; confined spaces; elevated work; materials handling
• May be required to wear an air‑purifying respirator

The hourly salary range for this position is $25.00-$27.00. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant’s job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience.

Antea Group offers its full‑time and part‑time employees excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability benefits; paid time off; 401(k); and a leading‑edge wellness program.