Staff Geologist II

Roux Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux Consulting seeks a Staff Geologist II to support environmental investigation and remediation projects in the Houston area. You will assist the project team and Project Manager with field support, sampling, logging, and data collection to produce reliable deliverables.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in environmental consulting, with a track record in field operations, data analysis, and report preparation. Teamwork and independent field work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing routine field sampling techniques for soils, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Experience overseeing drilling techniques (direct push, hollow stem, sonic) and supervising field staff.
• Ability to work independently in the field and prepare technical deliverables.
• Strong data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist in growth of Staff I level professionals and manage tasks.
• Field activities include coordinating drilling, monitoring wells, and sampling environmental media.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field project work and oversee drilling, monitoring, logging of soils, sampling of environmental media.
• Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, and site descriptions.
• Analyze field data to ensure effective project completion.
• Support junior staff development and mentoring in the field.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines on site.

Skills

Field sampling

Drilling oversight

Data analysis

Report preparation

Project coordination

Lead field staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title

Staff Geologist II

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Scientific

Job Description

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.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media, soil logging, overseeing and directing subcontractors, and managing and directing junior field staff.
• Experience overseeing various drilling techniques (including direct push, hollow stem, sonic, etc.) and collecting soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
• Preliminary data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of the major components of routine deliverables (i.e., tables, figures, appendices, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.
• Ability to manage tasks or projects to develop project management skills.
• Field Project Activities:
  • Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, logging of soils, sampling of typical environmental media, treatment system operations, and subcontractors.
• Data Analysis and Report Preparation:
  • Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other necessary details to ensure report completeness.
  • Analyze field data and project work to ensure effective project completion.

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.

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] .

Location

Houston, TX - Houston, TX 77070 US (Primary)