Ealy-Career Scientist or Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Scientist or Engineer for its Environmental Sciences and Engineering practice in California.

The role involves applying academic knowledge to real-world contaminated site assessment, groundwater management, water treatment, and due diligence for a diverse client base, with opportunities to develop business skills. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in science or engineering and is prepared for fieldwork, with potential travel and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related major (required).
• Advanced degree in same field preferred.
• At least 2 years of related field experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of environmental remediation regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Internship experience in environmental consulting is valuable.
• Technical background in geology, geotechnical or environmental disciplines (preferred).
• Experience with construction tasks is valuable.
• MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS (preferred).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required).
• Regular field work and overnight travel (required).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, and remediation system O&M.
• Evaluate chemical data and contaminant fate & transport.
• Assess groundwater and soil remedy options and cost estimations.
• Provide environmental due diligence, compliance and permitting support.
• Perform aquifer testing and hydrogeologic analyses.
• Prepare maps, tables, figures, and technical reports.
• Create proposals, plans and specifications.
• Travel to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

Fieldwork

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Field travel

MS Word / Excel

AutoCAD / GIS

U.S. driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for anEarly-Career Scientist or Engineerin our environmental sciences and engineering practice in eitherofthese locations: Oakland, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; Sacramento, CA. The position will allow you the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation, groundwater management, water treatment, and environmental due diligence for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.We offercompetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, construction quality assurance and oversight, and remediation system O&M;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related major such as Geology, Earth Science, Soil Science, Hydrogeology, or Civil or Environmental Engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience, including observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and other field techniques, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental remediation. (preferred)
• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (valuable)
• Technical experience in geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Experience with construction work such as plumbing, electrical, structural, geotechnical, or mechanical tasks. (valuable)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $70,304/year / Maximum: $111,800/year or Minimum: $29.84/hour / Maximum: $33.80/hour (Oakland, Walnut Creek, CA)
• Minimum: $70,304/year / Maximum: $106,945/year or Minimum: $28.54/hour / Maximum: $33.80/hour (Sacramento, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.