Staff Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants • Overland Park, Kansas • 1m ago

Overview

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

If you’re looking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic and innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As a Staff Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist in our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in Overland Park, Kansas, you will have the opportunity to apply your 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/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

Fieldwork such as site investigation and characterization including sediment, soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, air monitoring, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
Oversight and management of drilling and logging operations associated with mining exploration or environmental projects, as well as oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects;
Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
Contamination assessment, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench scale testing, and pilot test programs;
Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures using both industry-standard and cutting-edge applications Preparation of written documents such as letters, memoranda, proposals, workplans and investigative reports; and
Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
Fieldwork: Up to 60%
Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Your success is our success. We encourage our employees to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
Advanced degree in geology or environmental engineering. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Prior research experience in environmental engineering, geology, geochemistry, or hydrogeology. (preferred)
Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS. (preferred)
Strong communication and technical writing skills. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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