Early-Career Geologist or Engineer

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist or Engineer to join our team in Bainbridge Island, Washington.  The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.  This position offers hands-on experience across a blend of environmental and geotechnical projects for private- and public-sector clients. Working alongside experienced geologists, engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals, you will support field investigations, evaluate environmental and geotechnical subsurface conditions, analyze data, and prepare technical deliverables while building the practical consulting and project-delivery skills needed for a successful 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

• Support the planning and execution of environmental and geotechnical field investigations, including logging soil, rock and groundwater conditions while advancing hand explorations, and observing the advancement of drilled borings, excavated test pits, and rock coring.
• Provide field oversight for construction, earthworks, subcontractor, and remediation activities by documenting site conditions and verifying work is performed in accordance with project plans and safety requirements.
• Prepare exploration logs, and perform soil and rock classifications under the guidance of experienced geologists.
• Assist with geologic hazards mapping, including mapping of slopes, geologic features, rock outcrops, and landslides.
• Collect soil, soil vapor/air, surface water, and groundwater samples in accordance with work plans and applicable procedures.
• Additional field activities involve well installation, aquifer testing, landfill gas collection and control system monitoring and operations, and groundwater monitoring.
• Support chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation.
• Support groundwater and soil remedy evaluations, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.
• Support data evaluation, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Support environmental due diligence, preparation of environmental and geotechnical technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals.  
• Coordinate with project managers, other field staff, laboratories, and subcontractors to plan field activities, support site access, communicate findings, and track project tasks.
• Drive company, rental, and personal vehicles to project sites and other business locations, as needed. 
• Field work: overall an average of 50% but some weeks will be 100% in the field.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental, civil, geotechnical engineering,  or relevant degree. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification or Engineer in Training (EIT) or, if applicable. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
• Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
• Experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Slide, borehole logging software (gINT). (preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of the area and local ties. (preferred)
• Willingness and ability to perform regular outdoor fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions with possible overnight travel, as project needs require. (required)
• Ability to accurately observe and document field conditions, organize and evaluate data, and communicate technical information clearly. (preferred)
• Health and Safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, are provided and paid for by the firm. (required)
• 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: $28.54 /hour / Maximum: $38.54/hour or Minimum: $80,168.40/year / Maximum: $92,350 /year (Bainbridge Island, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

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