Field Geologist & Environmental Scientist – Remediation

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Tuition Assistance

Bonus Plan

New Parent Leave

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in New York is seeking an experienced Geologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and remediation projects primarily in Tennessee and Kentucky. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–4+ years of related experience, with a focus on groundwater and soil sampling, drilling oversight, and data analysis. The successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including health, 401k, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1–4+ years of related experience in environmental science or geology.
• Knowledge of soil and groundwater sampling is a plus.
• Experience with 40 HR OSHA Hazwoper certification desired.
• Familiarity with the FDEP’s Petroleum Restoration Program is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conducts groundwater sampling and gauging.
• Oversees drilling activities and monitoring well installations.
• Collects various environmental samples.
• Supports the operation and maintenance of treatment systems.
• Coordinates activities with subcontractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or related discipline

Job description

When you join Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), you are not a number – you become the reason for our success. You’ll have the opportunity to carve your own career path while working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the industry. By combining our unique talents and expertise, we help the world’s leading organizations solve their most complex environmental challenges.

We work hard, and we have a lot of fun while we’re at it. Our core values are centered on doing what’s right – for our clients, our employees, and our community. Our employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes new ideas and shared learning.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) , an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks an experienced Geologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities in Tennessee and Kentucky.

• Performs groundwater sampling, gauging and product bailing, and surveying.
• Perform oversight of drilling activities (soil boring advancement and monitoring well installation events)
• Collection of soil, groundwater, and air samples
• Support treatment system operation and maintenance (OM&M) activities.
• Subcontractor coordination and oversight
• Compiles and completes field notes on each event/site.
• Records data, prepares reports, provides analysis and interpretations of findings based on scientific experimentation and existing knowledge.
• Completes quarterly groundwater monitoring reports.
• Performs hydrogeological assessments regarding groundwater flows to identify contamination impact and related concerns.
• Researches information relating to identifying geological formations and soil delineation studies and prepares reports and geological maps based on the findings.
• Participates in the identification of viable remedial solutions consistent with all Federal, state, and local regulations.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, environmental science, or related scientific discipline.
• 1-4+ years of related experience.
• The following knowledge / experience / certifications are a major plus, but not required
• Soil and groundwater sampling experience
• 40 HR OSHA Hazwoper
• Experience with the FDEP’s Petroleum Restoration Program and Chapter 62-780 F.A.C.
• Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with good communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.
• Requires local and regional travel (state of Florida) with overnights in a company-truck with all travel expenses paid up to 60% of the time.
  

Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.