Staff Scientist

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) has a need for an enthusiastic, staff-level field Scientist to join our established geophysical group in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is a mentally challenging and physically demanding position with approximately 25% overnight travel, primarily within the Carolinas. 

Responsibilities: 

• Geophysical data collection and analysis for a wide variety of environmental and engineering projects 
• Phase II hazardous waste assessments and UST closures
• Vibration monitoring services 
• Assisting with report preparation 
• Assisting other service areas as needed with drilling and field-testing type work.

Qualifications: 

• BS degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related field
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player, efficient, client-driven
• Valid driver's license (company truck provided) 
• This position will require extended periods of strenuous fieldwork in variable terrain and weather conditions, overnight travel, overwater work, and night work.
• Must be able to frequently carry and/or lift equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and engage in repetitive overhead swinging of equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred:

• AutoCAD/MicroStation experience 
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification 

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. 

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 209 on the 2023 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2023 ranking of 32.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:   

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses