Staff Geologist / Scientist II

Roux Consulting; Logan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation

Job summary

Roux Consulting is seeking a Staff Geologist / Scientist II in Logan Township, NJ. The position involves assisting project teams in environmental investigation and remediation projects, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience.

The candidate will perform field activities, manage junior staff, prepare technical reports, and oversee subcontractors at project sites.

Compensation includes a salary range of $73,000 to $86,000 with additional performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing routine field activities including sampling techniques.
• Ability to manage tasks or projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team in providing field support.
• Coordinate and implement field project work.
• Prepare technical reports and analyze field data.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Sampling techniques

Data analysis

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Job Title: Staff Geologist / Scientist II

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

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 a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing routine field activities including sampling techniques for all environmental media, overseeing and directing subcontractors, and managing junior field staff.
• Experience with various drilling techniques (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 preparing major components of routine deliverables (tables, figures, appendices).
• Willingness to support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals through 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, 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 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, independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, record operational/meter parameters, and oversee subcontractors (drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These activities require driving to different sites and physically moving outdoors in various terrains and adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. It involves use of hand‑held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, requiring 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 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.

Accommodations

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].

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• 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