Stormwater Engineer / Hydrogeologist

GSI Environmental Inc.; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-building opportunities

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Quarterly and year-end bonuses

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. in Olympia, Washington is seeking a licensed Stormwater Engineer or Hydrogeologist with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. This role involves developing work plans, conducting fieldwork, and writing technical reports.

You will have an opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment, working with scientists on innovative projects in stormwater and groundwater management.

Competitive salary and benefits apply, including potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE or LG in Washington is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in stormwater management or hydrogeology.
• Strong technical writing skills with QAPP and SAP development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and fieldwork documentation.
• Perform stormwater and groundwater sampling.
• Write and review technical reports.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Fieldwork experience in stormwater sampling

Business development interest

Experience with Python or R

Data validation experience

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LG)

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

At GSI Environmental, we are a collaborative team of scientists and engineers dedicated to solving complex environmental challenges. We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment that encourages growth and innovation.

We are seeking a licensed Stormwater Engineer or Hydrogeologist with at least 3-5 years of experience to join our team and help expand our practice in Washington. This is a great career-building opportunity for someone interested in taking on more responsibility, contributing to business development, and conducting cutting‑edge research in the field of stormwater and groundwater management. The ideal candidate will also assist with technical report writing and have strong fieldwork skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and attending fieldwork documentation, including work plans, QAPPs, and Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs).
• Direct experience with stormwater and/or groundwater sampling and management of field teams. Surface water sampling experience is a plus.
• Participate in fieldwork as needed to assist with sampling and data collection.
• Write and review technical reports, ensuring data is validated and conclusions are sound.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to design and implement environmental investigations.
• Support business development efforts to expand our consulting services in Washington.
• Sampling and research experience with emerging contaminants is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Career‑building opportunity to help grow and shape the company’s presence in Washington.
• Opportunities for professional growth, business development, and research.
• Work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with a diverse group of experts.
• Exposure to innovative tools and technologies in environmental consulting and data science.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
• Competitive salary and benefits with opportunity for quarterly and year‑end bonuses.
• Base salary will vary depending on qualifications and experience.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about making an impact through business growth and technical innovation. If you’re ready to expand your career and tackle meaningful environmental projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LG) in the state of Washington (required).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in stormwater management or hydrogeology.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing QAPPs, SAPs, and field documentation.
• Fieldwork experience in stormwater, groundwater, or surface water sampling (surface water experience preferred).Experience with ArcGIS (preferred but not required).
• Experience with Python or R (a plus).
• Data validation experience (a plus).
• Interest or experience in business development and research is highly desirable.