Early Career Geologist

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist in our environmental sciences and engineering practice in our Sacramento, CA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply 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 Engineering News-Record (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/.

Support a wide variety of projects involving environmental investigations and remediation activities;
• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and remediation system Operation and Maintenance (O&M);
• Coordinate and implement field projects, oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling, and overseeing treatment system operations;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Interface directly with project internal and external personnel including, but not limited to, principals, business operations personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in geology or hydrogeology (required)
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification or on track to obtain GIT. (preferred)

• Eager to learn and gain new experience. (required)
• At least 2 years of related experience including observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, soil vapor sampling, and other field techniques, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental remediation. (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation and/or quantitative hydrogeology. (preferred)
• Observation of drilling and well installation, soil sampling and logging using the USCS classification, groundwater sampling, and other field techniques. (preferred)
• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (valuable)
• Technical experience in geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
• Experience with construction work such as plumbing, electrical, structural, geotechnical, or mechanical tasks and use of hand tools. (valuable)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS. (preferred)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and take directions with willingness to support multiple projects simultaneously. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $66,560/year / Maximum: $82,495/year or Minimum: $26.25/hour / Maximum: $32.00/hour (Sacramento, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.