Environmental Staff Geologist
About The Position
The Environmental Staff Geologist supports environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects through a combination of fieldwork, data collection, technical analysis, and reporting. Working under the guidance of senior geologists, engineers, and project managers, this role performs environmental field investigations, collects soil and groundwater samples, documents subsurface conditions, evaluates environmental data, and assists with the preparation of technical reports and regulatory deliverables. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career geologist looking to build hands-on experience in environmental consulting, site characterization, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or academic fieldwork preferred).
- Basic knowledge of geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.
- Willingness to travel to field sites and work in outdoor environments.
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certification required, working toward Professional Geologist (PG) if applicable by state.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour refresher (if applicable).
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, field logging software, and GIS tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations, remediation strategies, and site investigation techniques.
- Experience leading field crews and completing Phase I/II ESAs, soil/groundwater sampling, and data interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare regulatory reports and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform environmental field investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, and other environmental sampling activities.
- Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other environmental due diligence activities, as assigned.
- Assist with subsurface investigations, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, and drilling oversight.
- Observe and document soil, rock, and groundwater conditions encountered during field investigations.
- Perform groundwater monitoring activities, including water-level measurements, well gauging, purging, and sampling.
- Collect, label, document, and prepare environmental samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining proper chain-of-custody and QA/QC procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed field documentation, including field notes, boring logs, sampling records, photographs, and other project documentation.
- Assist with environmental remediation and corrective-action projects, including field monitoring and documentation.
- Compile, organize, review, and evaluate environmental field and laboratory data.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, maps, and regulatory submittments.
- Support project teams with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency-related requirements.
- Coordinate with laboratories, subcontractors, drilling contractors, and other project partners as needed.
- Communicate field observations, project conditions, and potential issues to Project Managers and senior technical staff.
- Perform work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, project requirements, and UES procedures.
- Follow established health and safety procedures while working at active construction, industrial, commercial, and environmental project sites.
- Participate in project and technical training to continue developing knowledge of environmental regulations, hydrogeology, remediation, and environmental consulting practices.
- Provide field and office support to senior geologists, engineers, scientists, and Project Managers on active environmental projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
