Environmental Geologist/Scientist

LaBella Associates•Ballston Spa, NY

12h•$47,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an immediate need within our Environmental Division to hire a full-time Environmental Geologist/ Scientist with 0 to 2 years’ experience in the Due Diligence, Investigation and Remediation Group, based out of our Ballston Spa, NY office. This group provides a full range of environmental services from initial due diligence and site assessment/investigation through remediation and site closure at a variety of project sites. If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned engineering firm of more than 2,000 staff and counting! We receive annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in client projects. Unlike some of the giants in our industry, our company still recognizes and appreciates the individual without losing them in a sea of spreadsheets and tries to conduct business in a personal way, very focused on relationships. Our chosen tagline is "Powered by Partnership," which reflects our focus on collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to advance projects within our local communities and build upon these relationships in a synergistic way.

Requirements

B.S in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
0 to 2 years of relevant professional experience
Professional interest in environmental investigation and remediation
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team environment
Strong communication skills and responsiveness required
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) experience required
Must have reliable personal transportation
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over short distances

Nice To Haves

ArcGIS and/or AutoCad experience a plus
40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus

Responsibilities

Perform various tasks including field work in all weather conditions
Environmental construction monitoring
Environmental sampling
Drilling supervision
Data review and tabulation
Support of report and work plan preparations
Work closely with project managers, scientists/engineers and other field staff to ensure technical responsibilities are satisfactorily fulfilled
Adjust to the dynamic schedule and scope of the wide range of projects this position supports
Environmental construction monitoring
Field activity supervision
Air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling
Drilling supervision/soil classification and logging
Use of environmental monitoring equipment
Data tabulation and limited report preparation tasks
Daily field documentation to ensure compliance with project plans
Ensure accurate collection and transfer of data
Adherence to Health and Safety Program