Geologist

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. is seeking a Geologist to join our Phoenix, AZ team. The role blends fieldwork with office interpretation on diverse environmental projects, offering growth and professional development.

You will support site assessments, remediation, and permitting tasks while coordinating with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Hydrogeology or Geology, 2–5 years of related experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology, Geology, or related Earth/Soil science.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, and data organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to research agency databases, public records, and municipal portals.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays.
• Experience with solid waste or landfill development is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site assessment, investigation, remediation, compliance, and permitting projects.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and other environmental sample collection and shipping per project plans.
• Support drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and well development activities.
• Log soil/rock samples, document subsurface conditions, and prepare field notes and logs.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field equipment such as water quality meters and GPS units.
• Prepare field documentation, memoranda, tables, figures, and regulatory submittals.
• Research environmental regulations, guidance, databases, and public records.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, drillers, laboratories, agencies, and internal teams.
• Support health and safety planning and site-specific requirements.
• Assist with proposals, project research, cost estimates, meetings, and BD

Skills

AI tools usage

Microsoft Office

Research databases

Travel up to 50%

AutoCAD/Civil3D/ArcGIS

HAZWOPER cert

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology or Geology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
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Ready to make an impact on your career, client projects, and community? B&N is looking for a Geologist to join our team in Phoenix AZ. This position will work on a variety of interesting projects and offers growth for professional and personal development offering a combination of field and office responsibilities.

B&N Geologist Responsibilities:

• Support environmental site assessment, investigation, remediation, compliance, and permitting projects
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and other environmental sample collection and shipping in accordance with project plans and standard procedures
• Support drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and well development activities
• Log soil and/or rock samples, document subsurface conditions, and prepare field notes, boring logs, well construction logs, and sampling records
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field equipment such as water quality meters, photoionization, detectors, water level meters, GPS units, and sampling equipment
• Prepare field documentation, technical memoranda, tables, figures, reports, permit documents, and regulatory submittals
• Research environmental regulations, guidance, databases, and public records
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, drillers, laboratories, agencies, facility operators, and internal project teams
• Support health and safety planning, tailgate safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and implementation of site-specific health and safety requirements
• Assist with proposals, project research, cost estimates, meeting preparation, and business development

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology, Geology, or other related Earth or Soil science
• 2-5 years of related experience required
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, and data organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to research agency databases, public records, and municipal portals
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays
• Experience with solid waste or landfill development is a plus
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Ability to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Travel arrangements to and from work assignments including airfare, hotel, and meals are reimbursed. Of course, all safety training, equipment, tolls, and tech are provided.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, nationalorigin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, orany other characteristic protected by law.