Early-Career Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Early-Career Geologist to join our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world projects while gaining business skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include field sampling, well installation, data analysis, and report preparation, with travel up to 60%. A Bachelor's in geology or hydrogeology is required, with GIT preferred. Local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or hydrogeology required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% for field work.
• Local to Grand Rapids, MI preferred.
• Health & Safety training and drug/background testing required.
• Strong oral and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork including soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling and oversight.
• Data analysis and interpretation for contaminant fate and transport.
• Well installation, aquifer testing, and remedial design calculations.
• Environmental due diligence, permitting support, and reporting.
• Prepare maps, tables, figures, and technical documents.
• Work independently or as part of project teams; travel as needed.

Skills

Fieldwork

Oral communication

Technical writing

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or hydrogeology

GIT certification (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 Geologist as part of our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in our Grand Rapids, MI office. The position will provide the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and environmental 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

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling; drilling and contractor oversight; and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.
• Chemical data and contaminant fate and transport evaluation.
• Well installation and aquifer testing.
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Ability to work independently or in supporting roles on project teams.
• 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 geology or hydrogeology (required).
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification and a desire to pursue professional licensure, if applicable. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel (up to 60%). (required)
• Local to the Grand Rapids, MI area. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)