Staff Geologist II

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) profit sharing plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc. is seeking a field-oriented Environmental Technician to support project teams in environmental investigation and remediation efforts in Somerset, NJ.

The position emphasizes hands-on field sampling, supervision of drilling and monitoring activities, and data collection across soil, groundwater, and vapor media. You will help prepare site descriptions, tables, figures and appendices, contribute to deliverables, and work with staff to develop technical and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in field activities including sampling techniques for environmental media.
• Experience overseeing drilling techniques and collecting soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Ability to work independently in the field; preliminary data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Assist in preparing major components of routine deliverables (tables, figures, appendices).
• Ability to mentor Staff I level professionals and manage tasks/projects to develop PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Project Activities: Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling of environmental media, treatment system operations, and subcontractors.
• Data Analysis and Report Preparation: Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other details; analyze field data to ensure project completion.

Skills

Field supervision

Data analysis

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Tools

Direct push drilling

Hollow stem drilling

Sonic drilling

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 9/28/2026

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.
• Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media, 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.

Essential Duties

• Field Project Activities:
  • Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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: $73,000 - $86,000. 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)