Staff Geologist I

Roux Associates Inc; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Short/Long term disability insurance

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc in Somerset, NJ is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to assist the project team and Project Manager with field support and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience, with a strong work ethic and willingness to perform field activities including sampling and subcontractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including sampling techniques and directing subcontractors.
• Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists field staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment and field sampling.
• Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, figures and technical reports.

Skills

Field activities

Data evaluation

Analytical skills

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 9/25/2026

Organizational Unit: North New Jersey (R.R.14.0.00)

Position Overview

This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
• Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Essential Duties

• Field Activities:
  • Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.

• Project Assistance:
  • Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, and figures and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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Location

Somerset, NJ - Somerset, NJ 08873 US (Primary)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.