Geologist I — Field Scientist, Environmental Projects

HDR; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Geologist I / Environmental Scientist I in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. You will plan field sampling, develop SOPs, and support remedial investigations with soil, water, and sediment analyses.

You’ll supervise subcontractors, document findings, and contribute to client deliverables. The role requires a geology or earth science background, strong writing, and the ability to work independently or in teams, with physical field tasks and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field.
• Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• May require ability to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop SOPs and field sampling plans for remedial investigations and site characterizations.
• Sample soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment to support RI, site characterizations, and risk assessments.
• Sample stormwater during rain events, often outside regular hours.
• Oversee groundwater monitoring well installations.
• Operate monitoring equipment in the field.
• Evaluate data and tabulate results to support site interpretations and reports.
• Coordinate with and oversee subcontractors.
• Complete daily reports, boring logs, and sample documentation forms.
• Work independently on small projects and with teams on larger ones; assist senior staff on client deliverables.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Soil & rock sample assessment

Data evaluation

Microsoft Office

Writing & communication

Independent & team work

Travel willingness

Physical labor tolerance

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field

Job description

HDR is hiring a Geologist I / Environmental Scientist I in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. You will plan field sampling, develop SOPs, and support remedial investigations with soil, water, and sediment analyses.

You’ll supervise subcontractors, document findings, and contribute to client deliverables. The role requires a geology or earth science background, strong writing, and the ability to work independently or in teams, with physical field tasks and potential travel.