Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Sovereign Consulting; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group healthcare program

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sovereign Consulting is looking for a Geologist / Environmental Scientist with 1-3 years of environmental consulting experience for its Hauppauge, NY location. The role involves groundwater monitoring, oversight of soil borings, and preparation of analytical reports.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Environmental Science, possess OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification, and demonstrate strong analytical and field skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of environmental consulting experience required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification mandatory.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater monitoring and well sampling.
• Oversee soil borings and monitoring well installations.
• Prepare analytical data tables and assist with report preparation.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Field sampling skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Tools

Oil/water interface probe

PID

Water quality meters

Job description

Sovereign Consulting Inc., a rapidly growing environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking a Geologist / Environmental Scientist (1-3 years of experience) for its Hauppauge, NY location. This position will require travel within New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

• Groundwater monitoring and well sampling using various sampling techniques
• Oversight of soil borings, monitoring well installations, and underground storage tank removal
• Soil vapor intrusion investigations and indoor / outdoor air sampling
• Preparation of analytical data tables and graphs
• Assist with report preparation

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of environmental consulting related experience is required
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Geology or Environmental Science required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required, and current 8-hour refresher preferred
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Must have excellent communication, analytical, and field sampling skills
• Experience with field meters (oil/water interface probe, PID, water quality meters)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willing to travel primarily within New York State

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test and a pre-placement medical evaluation that determines candidate’s ability to capably and safely perform the proposed job duties. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States and a valid driver’s license.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. These full-time positions offer an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.