Jr. Environmental Scientist or Geologist

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage

401(k), FSA

STD, LTD

New Parent Leave

529 College Bound Fund

Tuition Assistance

Bonus Plan

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) in Alpharetta, Georgia is seeking an experienced Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our team. This role involves supporting fieldwork and environmental remediation projects across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Key responsibilities include groundwater sampling, oversight of drilling activities, and coordinating subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science and be detail-oriented, with strong communication and analytical skills. GES offers a hybrid workforce and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of related experience.
• Soil and groundwater sampling experience is a plus.
• Must travel locally and regionally with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundwater sampling and surveying.
• Oversee drilling activities.
• Collect soil, groundwater, and air samples.
• Support treatment system operation and maintenance.
• Compile and complete field notes and reports.
• Conduct hydrogeological assessments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Time management

Education

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

Job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader recognized for excellence in environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services, seeks an experienced Geologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation projects across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 0-2+ 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 UST sampling and assessment projects
• Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with good communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.
• Requires local and regional travel (GA, AL, and TN) with overnights in a company-truck with all travel expenses paid up to 60% of the time.

Benefits

• Hybrid workforce
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• 401(k), FSA
• STD, LTD
• New Parent Leave
• 529 College Bound Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus Plan
• Additional benefits available to regular full-time and part-time employees per 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.