STAFF GEOLOGIST / STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Broadbent & Associates, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical premium

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Staff Geologist, Staff Environmental Scientist, or Staff Engineer to join a team handling environmental remediation, water resources, and civil engineering projects. The role emphasizes field work, data collection, and timely project delivery under supervision.

You will contribute to Phase 1 ESAs, air sampling, and monitoring activities, while developing technical skills, reporting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Zero to two years of environmental-related work experience.
• Ability to work outdoors, traverse moderate terrain and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Technical writing competency.
• Strong technical and computer skills.
• Self-starter, quick learner and effective communication skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• GIS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of environmental projects including soil and groundwater characterization; remediation system operation and maintenance; water & wastewater monitoring and operations; Emergency Response; Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments; air sampling; lithologic logging and well construction monitoring; biological surveys and water resources activities.
• Conduct field work to drive project execution and ensure that appropriate health and safety procedures are being followed.
• Provide accurate data and prepare daily reports; liaise with Senior/Associate Scientists to ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget.

Skills

Zero to two years experience

Technical writing

Strong technical and computer skills

Effective communication

Ability to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS experience

Job description

STAFF GEOLOGIST / STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST / STAFF ENGINEER

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. (Broadbent) of Salt Lake City, Utah, is looking to hire an organized full‑time Staff Geologist / Staff Environmental Scientist / Staff Engineer to work with a wide variety of environmental projects. This staff engineer/scientist position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus program, 100% medical insurance premium coverage, dental, vision, a health savings account (HSA), a generous 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor contribution and company match, vacation, sick leave, ability to earn additional paid time off, disability and life insurance, solid opportunities for advancement, and a friendly and fun work environment in all of our offices.

ABOUT BROADBENT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Founded in 1987, Broadbent is a full-service environmental remediation, water resource, and civil engineering firm. We provide professional services throughout the United States to the oil and gas industry, mining operations, agricultural companies, municipalities, private industries, governmental agencies, public and private utilities, and developers. Our mission is to build long‑term client relationships by providing sound scientific solutions to comprehensive resource management challenges. We're very client‑focused with a commitment to providing services in a time‑efficient and cost‑effective manner.

Broadbent takes care of our customers AND employees like family. Our ability to hire and retain long‑term skilled key personnel has significantly contributed to our success. That's why we offer competitive pay, opportunities for personal growth, and a great work environment with a sense of camaraderie.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STAFF GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST

As a Staff Engineer/Scientist, you are the backbone of Broadbent. Your hard work ensures that we deliver for our clients. Under the supervision of the Salt Lake City Division Manager, you provide support on a range of environmental projects including: soil and groundwater characterization; remediation system operation and maintenance; water & wastewater monitoring and operations; Emergency Response; Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments; air sampling; lithologic logging and well construction monitoring; biological surveys and water resources activities. You conduct field work to drive project execution and ensure that appropriate health and safety procedures are being followed.

Your people skills are essential as you interact regularly with local clientele and contractors. Though you do spend a lot of time at the job sites and interacting with people, you also make sure to keep up on all your administrative responsibilities. You provide accurate data to our Senior and Associate Scientists and prepare daily reports. Ensuring that clients are happy as well as that all jobs are delivered on‑time, within the scope, and on-budget gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A STAFF GEOLOGIST / STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• Zero to two years of environmental‑related work experience
• Ability to work outdoors, traverse moderate terrain and lift up to 50 pounds
• Technical writing competency
• Strong technical and computer skills
• Self‑starter, quick learner and effective communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• GIS experience a plus

Are you detail‑oriented? Do you have strong problem‑solving and research skills? Are you organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you energetic, self‑sufficient, and motivated? Are you collaborative and team‑oriented? If so, you might just be perfect for this Staff Geologist/Scientist position!

STAFF ENGINEER/STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST WORK SCHEDULE

This full‑time Staff Engineer/Scientist position typically works Monday - Friday with some traveling and weekend work. Extended deployments for emergency response are possible for up to two to three weeks (voluntary basis).

Broadbent is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.