Senior Geologist/Engineer

NV5; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Licensed Senior Geologist/Engineer to join their Seattle office, focusing on site assessment and remediation for various sectors. Ideal candidates will possess 8-12 years of experience, relevant education, and strong communication skills, contributing to project management and environmental compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related experience required.
• Washington State Licensure as LG or PE needed.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to site assessment and remediation.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project budgets.
• Interface with clients and ensure project goals are accomplished.

Skills

Strong organization and time management

Strong oral and written communication

Excellent writing and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or civil/environmental engineering

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Senior Geologist/Engineer

Job ID

2025-11026

# of Openings

1

Location

US-WA-Seattle

Category

Environmental

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Senior Geologist/Engineer with 8-12 years of experience to join our team of Site Assessment and Remediation experts in the Seattle, WA office. The team works to serve our existing client base in the industrial, private development and government sectors.

This role will perform technical assignments with limited supervision for the characterization and evaluation of potentially contaminated properties and permit compliance. The position will direct routine field and office activities. Typical projects include multi-media site investigations (including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and stormwater), and the associated documentation, analysis, and reporting efforts (RI and VIA Reports, SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage projects related to site assessment/remediation, hydrogeology, stormwater compliance and environmental risk assessment services;
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates, and manage project budgets;
• Interface with clients, internal staff, subcontractors, and regulators to ensure project goals are accomplished in a timely manner;
• Review and evaluate complex data sets generated from multi-media environmental sampling;
• Project remediation systems include vapor intrusion mitigation systems and other soil, soil vapor, and groundwater remediation systems;
• Collaborate with project team; and
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university in geology, hydrogeology, or civil/environmental engineering or other related science;
• 8-12 years of related experience;
• Washington State Licensure as LG or PE;
• Advanced knowledge of computer databases and office programs (MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Word);
• Strong organization and time management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; and
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diverse environmental consulting skill set;

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification with current 8-hour refresher; and
• Washington State UST Assessor license.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay range for this Washington position is $110,000.00- $140,000.00 per year; based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. NV5 may provide sign-on/stay bonuses, or relocation allowances as part of the compensation package. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are also offered to full-time employees, along with Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, with employee and employer contributions. NV5 offers 3 weeks of Paid Time Off a year for full-time hourly employees along with 8 paid holidays a year and Flexible Time Off plan for full-time salary employees along with 6 paid holidays a year. 401(k) savings plan; Company Paid Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; Company Paid Short-term and long-term disability insurance are also provided. More information can be found via hyperlink here. This information is provided per the salary transparency provisions of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.