Senior Soil Scientist - Hybrid Field & Lab

GAI Consultants Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Soil Scientist to conduct in-field soil investigations and prepare technical reports. The successful candidate will analyze and classify soil types and work collaboratively with project teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, certification by the Soil Science Society of America, and at least 5 years of professional experience. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in soil science.
• Demonstrated experience with USDA/USCS classification systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-field soil investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Map and classify soil types using various technologies.
• Evaluate soil tests and share findings with project teams.

Skills

Soil classification

Field data analysis

Hydraulic conductivity testing

Strong communication skills

Collaboration within teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Soil Science or closely related field

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Soil Scientist to conduct in-field soil investigations and prepare technical reports. The successful candidate will analyze and classify soil types and work collaboratively with project teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, certification by the Soil Science Society of America, and at least 5 years of professional experience. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and a dynamic team environment.