Early-Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist

GSI Environmental Inc.; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Quarterly and year-end bonuses

Flexible work environment

On-the-job training

Participation in conferences

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist to join their Emeryville team. This role offers a supportive environment for career development and the opportunity to work on diverse environmental projects. You will engage in fieldwork, assist in technical reporting, and collaborate with experts to tackle challenging environmental issues. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the environmental sector. Enjoy a flexible work environment and the chance to participate in ongoing training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geosciences or Environmental Engineering required.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Assist in preparing technical presentations and reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Data Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geosciences

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Office Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Early-Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist role at GSI Environmental Inc.

At GSI Environmental, we seek the best and brightest talent and provide a supportive environment for career development. Our company culture is built on excellent service, teamwork, and technical collaboration to solve challenging environmental problems. We have an immediate opening for an entry-level Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist in our Emeryville (Bay Area), California office. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork to support environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects, including collecting groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and surface water samples.
• Assist Project Technical Leads in preparing technical presentations, reports, letters, plans, and proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and analytical laboratories, including subcontractor oversight.
• Support the design of assessment programs and remedial options for site cleanup, environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and permitting activities.
• Support the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and data visualization tools.
• Perform data entry and QA/QC of data tables, maps, reports, and other work products.
• Conduct research tasks independently with input from technical experts.
• Collaborate with technical experts, project managers, colleagues, and subcontractors to foster a team atmosphere.

Job Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Quarterly and year-end bonuses.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
• On-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publications.
• Team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Experience with data management, database, office software, and data analysis preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Ability to travel is required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology