PROJECT GEOLOGIST II / PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II

Broadbent & Associates, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

100% medical insurance monthly premium

Dental

Vision

Health savings account (HSA)

401(k) with safe harbor contribution &

Company match

Vacation

Sick time

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a Project Geologist II or Project Environmental Scientist II to lead diverse environmental projects across NV and CA. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

You will oversee work plans, client proposals, data interpretation, regulatory coordination, and field visits, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring projects stay on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.
• Five+ years of experience in geological assessments and environmental projects.
• Certification: CEM or PG or ability to attain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review work plans, reports for regulatory agencies.
• Develop scope of environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Conduct regular field visits to drive project execution and safety.
• Review supplier proposals and invoices; manage budgets and timelines.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Health and safety focus

Technical writing

Client communications

Budgeting and cost control

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science

Job description

Project Geologist II / Project Environmental Scientist II

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. of Reno, Nevada is looking to hire an organized full-time, Project Geologist - II or Project Environmental Scientist - II to oversee a wide variety of complex, environmental projects in Nevada and California. This Project II-level position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• a bonus program
• 100% medical insurance monthly premium coverage
• dental
• vision
• a health savings account (HSA)
• a generous 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor contribution and company match
• vacation
• sick time
• life insurance
• solid opportunities for advancement
• a friendly and fun work environment in all our offices

ABOUT BROADBENT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Founded in 1987, we are a full-service environmental remediation, water resource, and civil engineering firm. We provide professional services throughout the United States and beyond to oil companies, mining operations, agricultural companies, municipalities, private industries, governmental agencies, public and private utilities, and developers. Our mission is to build long-term client relationships by providing sound scientific solutions to comprehensive resource management challenges. We’re very client-focused with a commitment to providing services in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.

We take care of our customers AND employees like family. Our ability to hire and retain long-term skilled key personnel has significantly contributed to our success. That’s why we offer highly competitive pay, opportunities for personal growth, and a great work environment with a sense of camaraderie.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROJECT GEOLOGIST - II / PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST - II

As a senior-level professional, you are the engine of our business. Your hard work ensures that we deliver for our clients. Under the supervision of the Division Manager, you will:

• Prepare and review of work plans, technical documents, and reports for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review of new clientele proposals for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Develop the scope of environmental assessment and remediation projects from our diverse portfolio and manage them within budget
• Conduct regular field visits to drive project execution and ensure that appropriate health and safety procedures are being followed
• Review and approve supplier work proposals and invoices
• Evaluate/ interpret data and prepare detailed reports
• Assist with marketing and business development
• Mentor junior staff to assist with their professional development

Your people skills are essential as you interact regularly with local and national clientele as well as regulatory agencies. Though you do spend a lot of time visiting job sites and interacting with people, you also make sure to keep up on all your administrative responsibilities. Ensuring that clients are happy as well as that all jobs are delivered on-time, within the scope, and on-budget gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field
• Five or More years of experience in geological assessments, water supply, water treatment, environmental assessments, contaminant investigation, contaminant remediation, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, permitting projects, or compliance projects in the public and private sectors
• Consulting experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and experience interacting with governmental regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to properly manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring compliance with deliverable timelines
• Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification or ability to attain within one year of hire
• Ability to travel within the western regional US

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of the consulting business
• Strong commitment to safety and staff development
• Possess ability to effectively manage personnel and administrative functions
• Advanced technical capabilities associated with the specific field of expertise
• Motivated self-starter and ability to perform periodic field work
• Strong problem solving, research, and communication skills
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with site operations
• Willingness to conduct Business Development activities
• Technical writing competency and computer literacy
• In-depth experience with service line specific cost projections, budget preparation and tracking
• Ability to work individually and as a team member

Are you detail-oriented? Do you have strong problem-solving and research skills? Are you organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple projects and tasks? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you energetic, self-sufficient, and motivated? Do you have a strong commitment to safety and staff development? Are you collaborative and team-oriented? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

This full-time project management position typically works Monday - Friday with some traveling, overnight, and weekend work. May engage extended two- or three-week projects regarding emergency response (voluntary).

Broadbent is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantte Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.