Early-Career Environmental Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Early-Career Environmental Scientist to contribute to contaminated site assessment and remediation projects.

You will apply your academic knowledge, gain hands-on field experience, and develop project coordination skills within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes field sampling, data interpretation, regulatory support, and preparing technical documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental geoscience, biogeochemistry, or related field (required).
• Advanced degree in related disciplines preferred.
• Experience with contaminated media or remediation concepts is valuable (preferred).
• Internship or research in environmental consulting or related areas is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment (required).
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (required).
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and site visits (required).

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and management of large site assessment and remediation projects, including budget tracking and report prep.
• Conduct fieldwork such as soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water sampling.
• Evaluate chemical data and contaminant fate and transport.
• Prepare maps, tables, and figures and review historical documents.
• Support environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and permitting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex problems.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, letters, plans, and proposals.
• Drive to project sites and participate in field activities as needed.

Skills

Site assessment

Remediation

Project coordination

Field sampling

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

GIS

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Scientist as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice in the Minneapolis, MN office. In this position, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation practice for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. This role is ideal for an early-career professional interested in developing project coordination and management skills while gaining selective exposure to field activities that support remediation projects.

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 offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and management of large-scale site assessment and remediation projects including project budget tracking, report preparation, meeting coordination, and other project management administrative support tasks.


• Fieldwork such as (i) the following types of sampling: soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water; (ii) driller and contractor oversight; (iii) construction quality assurance and oversight; and (iv) remediation system O&M.


• Evaluating chemical data and contaminant fate & transport.


• Analyzing data, including reviewing historical documents and preparing maps, tables, and figures.


• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.


• Working with large, multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address complex problems.


• Accepting instruction from various members of the team to accomplish project objectives.


• Coordinating with various entities including client contacts, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.


• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.


• Driving personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.


• Committing to Geosyntec’s culture of health & safety.


• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental geoscience, biogeochemistry, or other relatable degrees. (required)


• Advanced degree in environmental science, environmental geoscience, biogeochemistry, or other relatable degrees. (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)


• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)


• Ability to learn new tasks quickly while being receptive to a hands-on coaching and teaching approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. (required)


• Ability to digest and summarize technical language from white papers, reports or regulatory documents. (required)


• Technical experience in engineering, geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)


• Relevant field experience, for example observation of well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and/or other field techniques. (preferred)


• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and related software; GIS. (preferred)


• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).


• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.


• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)


• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)