Geosyntec Consultants
Early-Career Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist
Geosyntec Consultants, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Early-Career Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist
Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist as part of our environmental practice in our Baton Rouge office. The position will involve applying geologic skills to projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations and litigation support, while developing 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. We invest in our people, offering competitive pay, benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight.
Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench‑scale testing, and pilot test programs.
Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data, including preparing tables, maps, and figures using industry‑standard and cutting‑edge applications.
Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects.
Supporting fate and transport modeling, natural attenuation evaluations, and risk assessment.
Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation.
Preparation of written documents such as proposals, work plans and investigative reports.
Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
Driving personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or geochemistry (required).
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology (preferred).
Internship(s), co‑op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position (preferred).
Strong interest in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology (required).
Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models) (preferred).
Strong oral and technical writing skills (required).
Regular field work and overnight travel (required).
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing (required).
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H‑1B visa lottery and employment‑based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Not applicable
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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, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist as part of our environmental practice in our Baton Rouge office. The position will involve applying geologic skills to projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations and litigation support, while developing 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. We invest in our people, offering competitive pay, benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight.
Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench‑scale testing, and pilot test programs.
Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data, including preparing tables, maps, and figures using industry‑standard and cutting‑edge applications.
Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects.
Supporting fate and transport modeling, natural attenuation evaluations, and risk assessment.
Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation.
Preparation of written documents such as proposals, work plans and investigative reports.
Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
Driving personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or geochemistry (required).
Advanced degree in the same field (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology (preferred).
Internship(s), co‑op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position (preferred).
Strong interest in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology (required).
Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models) (preferred).
Strong oral and technical writing skills (required).
Regular field work and overnight travel (required).
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing (required).
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H‑1B visa lottery and employment‑based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Not applicable
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