Staff Geologist

SLR International Corporation; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Orthodontia

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company matching

Company paid life insurance

Short & long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking an entry-level Staff Geologist to join our Bothell, WA operations. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in soil and groundwater assessment and remediation projects while engaging with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, 0–2 years of field experience, and willingness to travel; proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience with soil and groundwater assessment and remediation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with soil, groundwater and/or soil-vapor sampling.
• Contractor/driller oversight for monitoring well installation, soil excavation, building demolition.
• Coordinate long-term groundwater monitoring programs (i.e., quarterly events).
• Assist with permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks.
• Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects, operations, and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, CSMs, and technical reports.
• Engage with the company’s Health & Safety program.
• Communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. SLR International Corporation is seeking an entry level Staff Geologist to join our Bothell, Washington operations. Preferred candidates will have a strong and relevant academic, employment, and technical background. This role offers the opportunity to work on soil and groundwater assessment and remediation projects while also being exposed to other disciplines within the environmental consulting industry and will provide hands-on experience interacting with clients and contractors. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with soil, groundwater and/or soil-vapor sampling
• Contractor/driller oversight for monitoring well installation, soil excavation, building demolition
• Coordinate long-term groundwater monitoring programs (i.e., quarterly events)
• Assist with obtaining permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks
• Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects, operations, and maintenance of environmental remediation systems
• Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, and technical reports
• Be engaged with the company’s Health & Safety program
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical
• Dental
• Orthodontia
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Generous PTO accrual
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching program
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000.

Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• 0-2 years of experience with soil and groundwater assessment and remediation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel for extended periods (possibly for 2 weeks or greater)
• Ability to perform physical work in harsh weather conditions
• Job duties performed on-site

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
• Washington UST/AST Site Assessment certification
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in Oregon and Washington

Technical Skills and Experience

• Soil classification and borehole logging; well design & construction
• Understanding of contaminant fate & transport concepts and conceptual site models
• Sampling of environmental media, including: soil, groundwater, air, and soil-vapor
• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of remediation systems
• Experience in technical writing and development of technical documents

Personal Attributes and Traits

• Superior communication and writing skills
• Professional and dependable work ethic
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teams
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff... We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.