Early-Career Environmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago

On-siteConsultingFull-time

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Engineer as part of our contaminated sediment site assessment and remediation practice in the Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; or, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. In this position, you will apply your academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated sediment site assessment and remediation for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. This role is ideal for an early-career professional interested in developing project coordination and management skills while gaining selective exposure to field activities that support remediation projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordination and management of large-scale sediment remediation projects including project budget tracking, report preparation, meeting coordination, and other project management administrative support tasks.
Perform fieldwork such as:
- Sampling: surface sediment, sediment coring, passive porewater, surface water, soil, and groundwater;
- Driller and contractor oversight;
- Construction quality assurance and oversight;
- Remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M).
Evaluate chemical data and contaminant fate and transport.
Analyze data, including reviewing historical documents and preparing maps, tables, and figures.
Work with large, multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address complex problems.
Accept instruction from team members to accomplish project objectives.
Coordinate with client contacts, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
Commit to Geosyntec’s culture of health and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
Ability to learn new tasks quickly while being receptive to a hands-on coaching and teaching approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. (required)
Ability to digest and summarize technical language from white papers, reports, or regulatory documents. (required)
Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required)
Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Qualifications

Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
Experience operating a skiff/small boat or any on-water boating experience. (preferred)
Technical experience in engineering, geology, geotechnical, environmental, or related disciplines. (preferred)
Experience working in challenging outdoor environments. (preferred)
Relevant field experience, for example sediment sampling, porewater sampling, observation of well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and/or other field techniques. (preferred)
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and related software; GIS. (preferred)

Training & Development