Senior Staff Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Geologist or Environmental Scientist in our environmental sciences and engineering practice in Pennington, NJ, Bloomfield, NJ or Blue Bell, PA, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation, groundwater management, water treatment, and environmental due diligence for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, construction quality assurance and oversight, and remediation system O&M;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 50%
• Overnight travel: Up to 10%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in geology or related field. (preferred)
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification, or other related environmental credentials, if applicable. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• At least 2 years of related experience, including observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and other field techniques, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Ability to apply effective time management skills to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while completing work productively and efficiently.
• Capability to articulate questions, complications, and technical challenges to appropriate task managers and project managers promptly and thoroughly. Applicant should have experience communicating scientific concepts verbally and written.
• Experience leading small groups and directing individuals to complete tasks. Applicant should be able to demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental sampling or investigation. (preferred)
• Technical experience in geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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