Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Engineer

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Engineer to join our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in Seattle, 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.  

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/.

• Fieldwork responsibilities such as soil, vapor/air, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling and subcontractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance.
• Additional field activities involve well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring.
• Support chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation.
• Support groundwater and soil remedy evaluations, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.
• Data evaluation, including preparing maps, tables, and figures.
• Support preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.  
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. 

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

• 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 ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS. (preferred) 
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• 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: $37.48/hour or Minimum Salary: $77,968.80/year / Maximum Salary: $92,350/year (Seattle, 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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