Environmental Geologist or Engineer

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with ESOP

Competitive Salary

Low deductible health coverage

Generous paid‑time‑off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC seeks a Geologist or Environmental Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado office, supporting multidisciplinary environmental projects across Colorado and nationwide. You will lead field teams and contribute to site characterization, remediation, and monitoring efforts.

The role blends hands-on field leadership with technical project support and offers opportunities for increased responsibility and career growth, travel, and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or related consulting.
• Experience leading field programs and supervising field personnel.
• Strong field data collection, documentation, and QA skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for extended field assignments.
• Able to pass background checks for military installations and secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams in sampling soil, groundwater, and environmental media.
• Oversee subcontractors, including drilling contractors.
• Support remediation projects involving contaminated sites.
• Act as task manager and coordinate project activities.
• Document field activities and assist with data management.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, regulators, and teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

Documentation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science

Job description

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Geologist or Environmental Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado office. In this role, you will support a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects across Colorado and throughout the United States while advancing your professional career.

The successful candidate will contribute to environmental investigation, site characterization, remediation, and monitoring projects for commercial, state, and federal clients. This position combines hands‑on field leadership with technical project support and offers opportunities for increased responsibility and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams in the collection and sampling of soil, groundwater, soil gas, and other environmental media.
• Provide oversight and management of subcontractors, including drilling contractors.
• Support remediation projects involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and hazardous waste sites.
• Serve as a task manager on larger environmental projects and coordinate project activities.
• Document field activities and assist with data management and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, regulatory documentation, and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, regulators, and project team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 4 or more of experience conducting environmental investigations, remediation, or related environmental consulting work.
• Experience leading environmental field programs and supervising field personnel.
• Strong field data collection, documentation, and quality assurance skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for extended field assignments and project rotations.
• Ability to successfully pass background checks required for work on military installations and other secure facilities.

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training.
• MSHA certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Use Of AI In The Application Process

Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$80—$115,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work‑life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid‑time‑off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.