Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer
About The Position
LaBella is hiring an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer for its Environmental division, based in either its Rochester or Ithaca, New York office. The role supports environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites contaminated by materials such as solvents, petroleum fuels, metals, and PCBs. It includes monitoring construction projects and overseeing fieldwork related to Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, as well as supporting project managers on a range of projects. The work includes field activities in all weather conditions, environmental construction monitoring, air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling, drilling supervision, soil classification and logging, and report preparation. The position requires flexibility to adjust to project schedules. Routine travel to job sites and occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stays may be required. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances. The stated salary range is $24.00–$26.00 per hour. The specific offer may depend on factors including relevant experience, education, and work location. LaBella describes its benefits as supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being and its workplace culture as committed to respecting, valuing, and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Entry-level role in environmental science, geology, or engineering.
- Must be able to perform fieldwork in all weather conditions.
- Must be willing to adjust to the schedule of the projects supported.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances.
- Ability to perform environmental construction monitoring and field activity supervision.
- Ability to conduct air, soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling.
- Ability to supervise drilling and perform soil classification and logging.
- Ability to adhere to the Health and Safety program and prepare reports.
Responsibilities
- Perform environmental construction monitoring and supervise field activities.
- Collect air, soil, sediment, and groundwater samples.
- Supervise drilling and perform soil classification and logging.
- Adhere to the Health and Safety program.
- Prepare reports.
- Support environmental investigation and remediation projects and project managers.
- Perform fieldwork in all weather conditions and adapt to project schedules.
- Travel routinely to job sites and occasionally travel out of town with overnight stays.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
- Leadership development program
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Wellness program
- Team-building events
- Community service events
- Year-end incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
