Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Scientist
About The Position
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist or Environmental Scientist in our Pittsburgh, PA office, as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science.
- Regular field work and overnight travel.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in geology or environmental science.
- Professional development toward Geologist-in-Training (GIT)
- Prior research experience in structural geology, geochemistry, or hydrogeology.
- Prior internship experience in environmental consulting.
- Experience with ArcView, GIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Modflow, Leapfrog Works, and/or EVS.
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers.
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and/or remediation system operation and maintenance
- Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation
- Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation
- Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses
- Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization
- Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting
- Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, soil boring logs, cross sections and figures
- Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
- well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
