Early-Career Environmental Engineer or Scientist
About The Position
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Engineer or Scientist as part of our contaminated sediment site assessment and remediation practice in the Pennington, New Jersey or Brooklyn, New York office. In this position, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated sediment site assessment & remediation practice for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career This role is ideal for an early‑career professional interested in developing project coordination and management skills while gaining selective exposure to field activities that support remediation projects. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biochemistry, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly while being receptive to a hands-on coaching and teaching approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. (required)
- Ability to digest and summarize technical language from white papers, reports or regulatory documents. (required)
- Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
- Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Nice To Haves
- Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
- Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
- Technical experience in engineering, geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
- Relevant field experience, for example sediment sampling, porewater sampling, observation of well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and/or other field techniques. (preferred)
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and related software; GIS. (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordination and management of large-scale sediment remediation projects including project budget tracking, report preparation, meeting coordination, and other project management administrative support tasks
- Fieldwork such as (i) the following types of sampling: surface sediment, sediment coring, passive porewater, surface water, soil, and groundwater; (ii) driller and contractor oversight; (iii) construction quality assurance and oversight; and (iv) remediation system O&M;
- Evaluating chemical data and contaminant fate & transport;
- Analyzing data, including reviewing historical documents and preparing maps, tables, and figures;
- Working with large, multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address complex problems;
- Accepting instruction from many members of the team to accomplish project objectives;
- Coordinating with various entities including client contacts, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies;
- Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
- Committing to Geosyntec’s culture of health & safety.
Benefits
- paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
