Staff Geologist / Scientist I

Roux; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux in Houston is seeking an entry‑level environmental field technician to support project teams on investigation and remediation projects. You will work in the field and with senior staff to collect samples, calibrate equipment, and oversee subcontractors.

The role emphasizes data handling, report preparation, and collaboration with project teams in a dynamic field setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience is typically required.
• Ability to safely perform routine field activities including sampling techniques and supervising subcontractors.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Assists with calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, 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.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Subcontractor oversight

Data evaluation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field

Tools

Sampling equipment calibration

Soil boring tools

Monitoring equipment

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.
• 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.

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.