Staff Geologist / Scientist I

NCSL International; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc is seeking an entry-to-mid level environmental professional to support field investigations and remediation projects in the Houston area. You will perform sampling activities, assist in data review, and help prepare technical reports with a project team.

The role emphasizes field work, safety, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in environmental investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience typical.
• Ability to safely perform routine field activities including sampling and overseeing subcontractors.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, sampling, and oversight.
• Project Assistance: prepare and review data tables, soil boring logs, figures, and reports.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Data evaluation

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 9/24/2026

Organizational Unit: Houston (R.R.15.0.00)

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.

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].

Benefits

• 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:

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

PI287302757