Geologist

Burgess & Niple•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Burgess & Niple is hiring a Geologist to contribute to environmental assessment, compliance, permitting, and remediation projects. The role offers hands-on field and office experience while working with experienced environmental professionals on projects intended to restore land and communities. The Geologist will support technical project work, field investigations, documentation, regulatory research, coordination, health and safety activities, and business development support.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or another related Earth or Soil science.
2–5 years of related experience.
Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, and data organization.
Ability to research agency databases, public records, and municipal portals.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain.
Experience with MS Office Suite.
Ability to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays.
Adaptable and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Experience with solid waste or landfill development.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Support environmental site assessment, investigation, remediation, compliance, and permitting projects.
Collect and ship soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and other environmental samples according to project plans and standard procedures.
Support drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and well development activities.
Log soil and/or rock samples; document subsurface conditions; and prepare field notes, boring logs, well construction logs, and sample records.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain field equipment, including water quality meters, photoionization detectors, water level meters, GPS units, and sampling equipment.
Prepare field documentation, technical memoranda, tables, figures, reports, permit documents, and regulatory submittals.
Research environmental regulations, guidance, databases, and public records.
Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, drillers, laboratories, agencies, facility operators, and internal project teams.
Support health and safety planning, tailgate safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and implementation of site-specific health and safety requirements.
Assist with proposals, project research, cost estimates, meeting preparation, and business development.