Rising Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Field & Impact

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Scientist or Engineer for its Environmental Sciences and Engineering practice in California.

The role involves applying academic knowledge to real-world contaminated site assessment, groundwater management, water treatment, and due diligence for a diverse client base, with opportunities to develop business skills. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in science or engineering and is prepared for fieldwork, with potential travel and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related major (required).
• Advanced degree in same field preferred.
• At least 2 years of related field experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of environmental remediation regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Internship experience in environmental consulting is valuable.
• Technical background in geology, geotechnical or environmental disciplines (preferred).
• Experience with construction tasks is valuable.
• MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS (preferred).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required).
• Regular field work and overnight travel (required).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, and remediation system O&M.
• Evaluate chemical data and contaminant fate & transport.
• Assess groundwater and soil remedy options and cost estimations.
• Provide environmental due diligence, compliance and permitting support.
• Perform aquifer testing and hydrogeologic analyses.
• Prepare maps, tables, figures, and technical reports.
• Create proposals, plans and specifications.
• Travel to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

Fieldwork

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Field travel

MS Word / Excel

AutoCAD / GIS

U.S. driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Scientist or Engineer for its Environmental Sciences and Engineering practice in California.

The role involves applying academic knowledge to real-world contaminated site assessment, groundwater management, water treatment, and due diligence for a diverse client base, with opportunities to develop business skills. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in science or engineering and is prepared for fieldwork, with potential travel and safety