Geologist 1/ Environmental Scientist 1

About the role

In the role of Geologist I/ Environmental Scientist I, we'll count on you to administer the following:

Responsibilities

• Planning and developing SOPs, field sampling plans, and other baseline documents required to support remedial investigations, site characterizations, pre-design investigations, etc.
• Sampling of soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental media to support Remedial Investigations, site characterizations, risk assessments, Phase I/II assessments, and other studies
• Sampling of stormwater during rain events, often completed outside of normal business hours
• Groundwater monitoring well installation oversight
• Data evaluation and tabulation to support site interpretations and reports
• Cordination with and oversight of subcontractors
• Completion of daily reports, boring logs, various sample documentation forms
• Work independently on small projects, work in teams on larger projects, and assist more-senior scientists and engineers on client deliverables
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience with field work a plus but not required
• Experience preparing technical reports, well diagrams, and boring logs a plus but not required
• Local candidates preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• May require ability to travel

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Field work experience
• Technical report preparation
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Independent work capability
• Physical endurance and adaptability

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Environmental Planning

Primary Location

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry

Waste

Job Posting Date

Aug 26, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.