Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Phoenix, AZ

18h

About The Position

As a Geologist/Environmental Scientist with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the Phoenix, Arizona office, you will work on environmental compliance, site investigations, and remedial action assessments and implementation. The role primarily involves field activities, including assisting with and leading sampling for groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil monitoring and assessment projects; overseeing soil boring installation and bedrock coring; screening environmental media for evidence of impacts; and documenting groundwater monitoring well and piezometer installations. You will also support reporting by managing and interpreting environmental data, developing contour maps such as potentiometric surface and isoconcentration maps, preparing geologic cross sections, and developing reports. The level of involvement depends on your exposure and experience with assigned work. You will collect, analyze, and prepare data for scientific and engineering project documents, participate in field work as required, coordinate assigned tasks with staff, and report progress to team leadership. You will apply accepted scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards as directed by a supervisor, and may help investigate methods and techniques to improve project efficiency. CEC describes a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, professional development, employee resource groups, and the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. The company offers a matching 401(k), profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Approximately 0–2 years of professional experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or Geology; the posting identifies these fields as preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Basic technical competency and demonstrated skills in scientific or engineering judgment, mathematical applications, and verbal and written communication.
Ability to work effectively with team members and independently.
Strong quantitative, mathematical, and analytical skills.
Ability to participate in field work and basic competency with hand tools and power equipment, including generators, pumps, air compressors, and field chemistry meters.
Core competency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.
As required by discipline, take training courses or secure certifications in specialized areas such as health and safety, hazardous materials inspection, sample collection techniques, and environmental site assessments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (not required).
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and prepare raw data for engineering and scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost estimates, and other project documents.
Assist with and lead field sampling activities for groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil monitoring and assessment projects.
Oversee soil boring installation and bedrock coring activities.
Screen environmental media in the field for evidence of environmental impacts.
Document groundwater monitoring well and piezometer installation activities.
Manage and interpret environmental data; develop contour maps, including potentiometric surface and isoconcentration maps, and geologic cross sections; and assist with report development.
Participate in field work as necessary to complete tasks assigned by project team leadership.
Coordinate assigned tasks with other staff and report progress to team leadership.
Apply accepted scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards and practices as directed by a supervisor.
Provide input and assistance in investigating techniques and methods that may improve company efficiency and support project outcomes.