Emerging Environmental Scientist: Fieldwork & Projects

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• Prepare maps, tables, and figures and review historical documents.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

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.