Staff Geologist

Barry Isett & Associates Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Barry Isett & Associates Inc. is seeking a Staff Geologist to support environmental investigations, geotechnical explorations, and site redevelopment across multiple markets. The role blends fieldwork with office tasks and requires strong communication with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

Travel across Pennsylvania is expected. The ideal candidate will have a geology degree, 0–5+ years of experience, and GIS proficiency; FG certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field.
• 0–5+ years in environmental/geotechnical consulting.
• FG certification preferred or obtainable.
• Understanding of geologic principles and subsurface work.
• Experience with soil classification and reporting.
• GIS mapping experience is a plus.
• Know-how on PA DEP regs and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and logging.
• Perform environmental site assessments and remediation support.
• Collect soil, groundwater, and surface water samples.
• Prepare boring logs, site sketches, and technical summaries.
• Support geotechnical analyses and reporting.
• Coordinate with team on safety and quality.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field

FG certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization that has been recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call's Top Workplaces (annually since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (annually, since 2022)
• Philadelphia Inquirer's Top Workplaces (annually, since 2022)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by Lehigh Valley Business)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics)

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• Work-life balance and flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Discounted and/or free Isett wear
• Parental leave
• 401(k)/Roth match

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Our Environmental Department is seeking a motivated Staff Geologist to support a wide variety of public and private sector projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on environmental investigations, geotechnical explorations, construction observation, site redevelopment, due diligence, and permitting assignments across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate enjoys a balance of field and office work, possesses strong technical and communication skills, and is eager to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results to our clients.

Because our employees are often involved in several projects at one time, working alongside project managers, engineers, scientists, and field technicians, exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Responsibilities

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations, including soil and rock logging, drilling oversight, and subsurface exploration.
• Performing environmental site assessments, site investigations, and remediation support activities.
• Collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor, and other environmental samples in accordance with established protocols.
• Preparing field documentation, boring logs, site sketches, and technical summaries.
• Supporting geotechnical analyses and preparing engineering reports with recommendations for foundations, earthwork, and site development.
• Assisting with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
• Coordinating laboratory testing and evaluating geotechnical and environmental data.
• Providing construction observation and field oversight during earthwork, remediation, foundation, and environmental projects.
• Assisting with proposal preparation, project budgeting, and client communications.
• Collaborating with environmental scientists, geologists, engineers, surveyors, and construction personnel to support project goals.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality standards in both office and field environments.

Why Join Isett?

At Isett, you'll have the opportunity to build your career while contributing to projects that shape communities across Pennsylvania. As an employee-owner, you'll play a direct role in our continued success while working alongside industry experts in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and other technical disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Geological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 0 to 5+ years of relevant environmental and/or geotechnical consulting experience.
• Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certification or ability to obtain preferred.
• Understanding of geologic principles, subsurface investigations, and environmental sampling methodologies.
• Experience with soil classification, geologic mapping, and technical report preparation preferred.
• Mapping experience using GIS is a plus.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania DEP regulations and environmental permitting processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data management software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain PA Act 34, 114, and 151 Clearances, as required for certain projects.