Early-Career Geologist or Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants • Bainbridge Island, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring an Early-Career Geologist or Engineer to join its team in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The role offers hands-on experience on environmental and geotechnical projects for private- and public-sector clients. Working with experienced geologists, engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals, the employee will support field investigations, evaluate environmental and geotechnical subsurface conditions, analyze data, and prepare technical deliverables while developing consulting and project-delivery skills.

Fieldwork averages 50% of the position, although some weeks may be entirely in the field. Work may take place in varying terrain and weather conditions and may include overnight travel as project needs require. The position also involves driving company, rental, and personal vehicles to project sites and other business locations as needed. Health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, along with medical monitoring, are provided and paid for by the firm. Client-driven drug and background testing applies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental, civil, or geotechnical engineering, or a relevant degree. The posted compensation range for Bainbridge Island is $28.54–$38.54 per hour or $80,168.40–$92,350 per year. Compensation depends on education, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible employees receive a benefits package that includes paid holidays, floating holidays, sick days, vacation days, insurance, a 401(k), and leaves of absence and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental, civil, or geotechnical engineering, or a relevant degree.
• Willingness and ability to perform regular outdoor fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions, with possible overnight travel as project needs require.
• Health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, are required; they are provided and paid for by the firm.
• Ability to complete client-driven drug and background testing.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in geology, environmental, civil, or geotechnical engineering, or a relevant field.
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification or Engineer in Training (EIT), if applicable.
• Internship, co-op, or prior work experience relevant to the position.
• Research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Slide, or borehole logging software such as gINT.
• Strong knowledge of the area and local ties.
• Ability to accurately observe and document field conditions, organize and evaluate data, and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of environmental and geotechnical field investigations, including logging soil, rock, and groundwater conditions during hand explorations and observing drilled borings, excavated test pits, and rock coring.
• Provide field oversight for construction, earthworks, subcontractor, and remediation activities by documenting site conditions and verifying work follows project plans and safety requirements.
• Prepare exploration logs and perform soil and rock classifications under the guidance of experienced geologists.
• Assist with geologic hazards mapping, including mapping slopes, geologic features, rock outcrops, and landslides.
• Collect soil, soil vapor/air, surface water, and groundwater samples in accordance with work plans and applicable procedures.
• Support well installation, aquifer testing, landfill gas collection and control system monitoring and operations, and groundwater monitoring.
• Support chemical data and contaminant fate and transport evaluations.
• Support groundwater and soil remedy evaluations, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.
• Support data evaluation, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Support environmental due diligence and prepare environmental and geotechnical technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals.
• Coordinate with project managers, field staff, laboratories, and subcontractors to plan field activities, support site access, communicate findings, and track project tasks.
• Drive company, rental, and personal vehicles to project sites and other business locations as needed.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays, two floating holidays, a minimum of eight sick days, and a minimum of eleven vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements.
• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Life insurance for employees and their families.
• Disability insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k).
• A variety of leaves of absence and other benefits for eligible employees.
• Health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, and medical monitoring, provided and paid for by the firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level