Staff Environmental Geologist or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Scientist in Baton Rouge, LA, to apply academic knowledge to real-world site assessment and remediation projects.

You will conduct field sampling, data analysis, and reporting while gaining business skills in a global environmental consulting firm with a strong client focus and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science (required).
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience with ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow and 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 clean driving record (required).

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork including soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, aquifer testing, and remediation system O&M.
• Chemical data and contaminant fate and transport evaluation.
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation.
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses.
• Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.

Skills

Fieldwork

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science

Advanced degree in the same

Tools

ArcView

Microsoft Access

Modflow

EVS

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Scientist in our Baton Rouge, Louisianaoffice, as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning 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, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and remediation system O&M;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization;
• 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.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Prior research experience in structural, mining, or hydrogeology. (preferred)
• 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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