Staff Environmental Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Staff Environmental Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist for their Houston office. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and practical experience in environmental site assessments and groundwater management, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic consulting environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs to support families

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and data analysis.
• Evaluate groundwater and soil remedies.

Skills

Technical experience in geology

Excellent writing and communication skills

Field work and overnight travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, geology

Advanced degree in the same

Tools

MS Word

Excel

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Staff Environmental Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

ID

2025-3629

Category

Early Career

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career bringing solutions to unique challenges each day?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Geoscientist, Environmental Engineer or Environmental Scientist in our environmental sciences and engineering practice in our Houston, Texas office, you will apply your 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

Fieldwork such as soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Fieldwork: Up to 50%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, geology or related degree. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Technical experience in geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Experience with construction work such as plumbing, electrical, structural, geotechnical, or mechanical tasks. (valuable)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Experience with ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS. (preferred)
• 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 a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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