Senior Geologist / Scientist I

Roux Associates Inc; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc. in Brookfield, WI; an environmental consulting firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead environmental investigations and remediation projects, guiding technical staff and coordinating client and regulator communications.

The role emphasizes project leadership, data interpretation, WDNR regulatory coordination, and developing junior staff while delivering high-quality technical reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in geology, hydrogeology or related field.
• Minimum 15 years environmental consulting experience.
• P.G. certification or 15 years with licensed professional.
• Experience with WDNR regulations and permitting processes.
• Strong cost estimation and remedial measure design skills.
• Experience designing site investigations and site models.
• Proven project management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and grow the team.
• Client and regulator interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to meet client needs.
• Coordinate data collection, QA/QC, and prepare remediation reports.
• Assist in proposals, cost estimates, and marketing activities.
• Mentor and train junior staff to grow as consultants.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory experience

Data interpretation

Team mentoring

Client communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Geology / Hydrogeology degree

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 10/7/2026

Organizational Unit: Illinois (R.R.06.0.00)

Position Overview

This position provides project management and technical leadership of environmental investigation and remediation projects, as well as assists in the development of technical staff to meet client and organizational needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Holds professional certification as a P.G., or absent certification, a minimum of 15 years working with a licensed professional in applicable discipline.
• Experience with working with and leading projects concerning Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) environmental regulations and programs, their personnel, and permitting processes.
• Proficient in performing senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates, future remedial measures selection, and costing.
• Experience designing and managing site/remedial investigation activities and performing hydrogeologic interpretation and development of conceptual site models.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.

Essential Duties

• Project Management:
  • Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements.
  • Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Principal's review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Proposal Preparation and Business Development:
  • Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities.
• Staff Mentoring and Training:
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position occasionally works in the field and predominantly works in an office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or more commonly will be leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, and occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin - Brookfield, WI 53005 US (Primary)

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