Environmental Field Technician Jobs in North Dakota
Environmental Field Technician jobs in North Dakota are steadily active, concentrated in the oil and gas sector across the Williston Basin, agricultural and water quality monitoring for state and federal agencies, and remediation work tied to pipeline and industrial site compliance. Most hiring is centered in Bismarck, Fargo, and Williston, where employers like AECOM, TRC Companies, and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality maintain ongoing field operations. Demand is strongest in technicians with soil and groundwater sampling experience, spill response, and Phase I and II environmental site assessment work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Location: Bismarck
Salary: $7,500 - $8,100 per month depending on experience
Benefits:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, a stable work-life environment and more. For more information, go to our website at www.psc.nd.gov .
Agency Overview:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is involved with varying degrees of engagement with regional transmission organizations, and regulation of investor owned electric, natural gas and telecommunications utilities; siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities; permitting coal mines and overseeing coal mine reclamation; abandoned mine land reclamation; weights and measures compliance, rail and gas safety; and underground damage prevention enforcement.
Summary of Work:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks to hire a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division. The Reclamation Division is responsible for regulating surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists on staff collectively process mining permits and oversee mining and reclamation operations by conducting frequent mine inspections. The Reclamation Division has staff specialized in hydrology, agronomy, wildlife and range science, engineering, and soils. We are looking for a new engineer to join the team.
Duties include:
- Perform timely reviews of applications for mining permits, permit revisions, permit renewals, bond releases, monitoring data, and other data to ensure regulatory requirements are met. This includes reviewing and evaluating surface water management and other design plans prepared by or under the direction of registered professional engineers.
- Review reclamation cost calculations in applications to ensure they are calculated according to established guidelines and that bond amounts are sufficient to carry out reclamation in event of bond forfeiture.
- Review applications for the certification of mine blasters, maintain a database for certified blasters, and remain familiar with matters associated with the use of explosives at the mines.
- Conduct field inspections of surface coal mines to determine if mining and reclamation operations comply with current laws, rules, and policies.
- Prepare clearly written inspection reports, deficiencies, and technical issues noted in applications.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of software applications used during mine inspections and in the technical review of mining permit and revision applications.
- Use and add data to the Reclamation Division's Geographic Information System (GIS) for storing and managing mining and reclamation information on file within the division.
- Suggest and comment on proposed rules and policies related to the engineering aspects of the mining and reclamation regulatory program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering or closely related engineering degree.
- Three years of engineering work experience.
- Must have, or obtain within 30 days of employment, a valid North Dakota driver's license.
A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.
If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider filling at a lower level which requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering, or closely related engineering degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) status, EIT/FE certification, or ability to obtain.
- Working knowledge of surface water hydrology software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other engineering related software.
- Knowledge of surface coal mine operations and reclamation procedures.
- Work experience or applicable course work in the design of water impoundments and roads.
- Work experience or applicable course work in calculating earthwork construction cost estimates and/or bond amounts.
- Work experience or applicable course work with mass balance calculations.
- Experience working in a regulatory role.
Application Procedures:
Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.
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In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:
- Resume;
- Cover letter which includes a summary of how the applicant's education and work experience are related to the minimum and preferred qualifications;
- College transcripts (if applicable) or Documentation of Certification; and,
- The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).
- Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
- Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered. For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Sheila Zacher at (701) 328-4083, TTY 1-800-366-6888, or 711.
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About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
Job Location: Bismarck
Salary: $7,500 - $8,100 per month depending on experience
Benefits:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, a stable work-life environment and more. For more information, go to our website at www.psc.nd.gov .
Agency Overview:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is involved with varying degrees of engagement with regional transmission organizations, and regulation of investor owned electric, natural gas and telecommunications utilities; siting of energy conversion and transmission facilities; permitting coal mines and overseeing coal mine reclamation; abandoned mine land reclamation; weights and measures compliance, rail and gas safety; and underground damage prevention enforcement.
Summary of Work:
The North Dakota Public Service Commission seeks to hire a highly skilled Engineer for its Reclamation Division. The Reclamation Division is responsible for regulating surface coal mining in the state. A team of scientists on staff collectively process mining permits and oversee mining and reclamation operations by conducting frequent mine inspections. The Reclamation Division has staff specialized in hydrology, agronomy, wildlife and range science, engineering, and soils. We are looking for a new engineer to join the team.
Duties include:
- Perform timely reviews of applications for mining permits, permit revisions, permit renewals, bond releases, monitoring data, and other data to ensure regulatory requirements are met. This includes reviewing and evaluating surface water management and other design plans prepared by or under the direction of registered professional engineers.
- Review reclamation cost calculations in applications to ensure they are calculated according to established guidelines and that bond amounts are sufficient to carry out reclamation in event of bond forfeiture.
- Review applications for the certification of mine blasters, maintain a database for certified blasters, and remain familiar with matters associated with the use of explosives at the mines.
- Conduct field inspections of surface coal mines to determine if mining and reclamation operations comply with current laws, rules, and policies.
- Prepare clearly written inspection reports, deficiencies, and technical issues noted in applications.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of software applications used during mine inspections and in the technical review of mining permit and revision applications.
- Use and add data to the Reclamation Division's Geographic Information System (GIS) for storing and managing mining and reclamation information on file within the division.
- Suggest and comment on proposed rules and policies related to the engineering aspects of the mining and reclamation regulatory program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering or closely related engineering degree.
- Three years of engineering work experience.
- Must have, or obtain within 30 days of employment, a valid North Dakota driver's license.
A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional-level work experience.
If unable to find qualified applicants, will consider filling at a lower level which requires a bachelor's degree in civil, mining, environmental or geological engineering, or closely related engineering degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) status, EIT/FE certification, or ability to obtain.
- Working knowledge of surface water hydrology software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other engineering related software.
- Knowledge of surface coal mine operations and reclamation procedures.
- Work experience or applicable course work in the design of water impoundments and roads.
- Work experience or applicable course work in calculating earthwork construction cost estimates and/or bond amounts.
- Work experience or applicable course work with mass balance calculations.
- Experience working in a regulatory role.
Application Procedures:
Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.
-
In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:
- Resume;
- Cover letter which includes a summary of how the applicant's education and work experience are related to the minimum and preferred qualifications;
- College transcripts (if applicable) or Documentation of Certification; and,
- The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).
- Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
- Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered. For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Sheila Zacher at (701) 328-4083, TTY 1-800-366-6888, or 711.
-
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
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- Energy
- Manufacturing
What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental field technician jobs across North Dakota.
- Valid driver's license required for fieldwork across remote North Dakota sites
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required for petroleum and industrial remediation roles
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related field
- Experience collecting soil, water, or air samples following EPA or state protocols
- Familiarity with North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality reporting requirements
- Ability to operate field instruments including GPS, water level meters, and photoionization detectors
Environmental Field Technician Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental field technician in North Dakota?
Most environmental field technician positions in North Dakota require at minimum an associate degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a closely related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred by larger consulting firms. North Dakota does not require a state-specific environmental technician license, but employers consistently require 40-hour HAZWOPER certification before fieldwork begins. Registering as a professional geologist through the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior sampling and site assessment roles.
Which companies hire environmental field technicians in North Dakota?
Employers hiring environmental field technicians in North Dakota right now include State of North Dakota, Apex Engineering, and Ulteig, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. North Dakota's Williston Basin oil activity and state-level remediation contracts keep environmental consulting firms and energy companies among the most consistent sources of technician openings throughout the year.
Which North Dakota cities have the most environmental field technician jobs?
Bismarck, Fargo, and Dickinson have the most environmental field technician openings in North Dakota. Bismarck draws openings from state agency work and consulting firms serving the Missouri River corridor, Fargo concentrates private consulting and agricultural water quality work, and Williston is driven directly by Williston Basin oil and gas operations that require ongoing soil and groundwater monitoring.
Are there remote environmental field technician jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of environmental field technician openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that most of the work is hands-on field sampling and site inspection that cannot be performed off-site. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are data entry, report writing, and regulatory documentation review between field assignments.
How can I get hired as a environmental field technician in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to field technician assistant or environmental technician I roles at consulting firms like AECOM or TRC Companies, which regularly bring on graduates with completed HAZWOPER training even before full professional experience. North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota both offer environmental science programs whose career offices connect students directly with internship postings at state agencies and private consultancies. A completed 40-hour HAZWOPER card and familiarity with GPS data collection tools are the credentials that most quickly move entry-level applicants past the initial screening.
Where can I find and apply to environmental field technician jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to environmental field technician jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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