Staff Geologist/Scientist

ABOUT YOU 

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as Staff Geologist, in Rochester, NY. 

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE 

Our Staff Geologist position is located in our Rochester, NY office.   

As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: 

• Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans. 

• Assisting with project fieldwork. Fieldwork activities will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations. 

• Assisting with basic remedial engineering design tasks supporting Professional Engineers in the development of site cleanup Work Plans, cost estimates, drawings, and Contract Documents. 

• Conducting Environmental Construction oversight for projects involving in-situ and ex-situ remediation, demolition, tank removals, earthwork, etc.  Tasks would also include confirmation sampling, air monitoring, and documentation. 

• Assisting in developing and executing work plans at project sites. 

• Exercising considerable care in following directions and various project control documents. 

• Focused interpretation of data, technical writing/report preparation and client interaction.  

• Assisting with generation of proposals including scope and cost development under the supervision of Project Managers. 

• Additional duties as may be assigned which may include occasional travel to locations all over the US including Alaska, Vermont, Washington, and others.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution. 

• Minimum of two years of applicable experience. 

• New York State Intern Geologist certification is preferred. 

• Experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.   

• Experience with GIS software, particularly Esri ArcGIS a plus. 

• Experience with multi-media sampling (i.e., soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, etc.). 

• Experience with conducting Remedial Construction oversight, confirmatory sampling, air monitoring, and documentation. 

• Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties as verified through an annual physical examination. 

• OSHA 1910.120 training preferred, but not mandatory – we will provide OSHA training to meet the requirements of the role. 

• Must have a basic understanding of geologic and environmental principles and their application to field circumstances and be able to collect, log and synthesize geologic and environmental data in the field. 

• Able to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, and air monitoring equipment. 

• Able to learn and deploy GPS location equipment in the field to record pertinent locations. 

• Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times. 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail. 

• Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy. 

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs. 

• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts. 

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.). 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors. 

• This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather. 

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: 

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $55,000-$70,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials. 

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. 

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match. 

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career, including an opportunity to work under a Professional Geologist (PG) to help you achieve your PG.  

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges. 

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues. 

• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups. 

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance. 

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation. 

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance. 

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER 

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com.

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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