Senior Staff / Professional Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Minneapolis, Town of Hempstead (MN, NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer or Scientist to join its environmental practice in Minneapolis. This role offers the chance to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world environmental challenges, including site assessments and water management. You'll engage in diverse projects, from fieldwork to technical report preparation, while developing essential business skills for a successful consulting career. Join a team recognized for its technical leadership and exceptional client service, and enjoy a supportive work environment that values your unique contributions and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Well-being programs

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in environmental sciences or engineering.
• Knowledge of environmental remediation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance services.
• Perform fieldwork including soil and groundwater sampling.

Skills

Environmental remediation knowledge

Fieldwork techniques

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or science

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff / Professional Engineer or Scientist to join our environmental sciences and engineering practice in our Minneapolis, MN office. This position will give you the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation, groundwater management, water treatment, and environmental due diligence for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• At times, fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, construction quality assurance and oversight, and remediation system O&M;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, science, or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (desirable but not essential)
• Professional registration (i.e. Engineer- or Geologist-in-Training, if applicable). (desirable)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years (5+ preferred) of related experience, including observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and other field techniques, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental remediation. (preferred)
• Technical experience in geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Ability to conduct 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 a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)