Geologist

About the position

VHB is seeking a Geologist with 3+ years of professional environmental consulting experience to support our growing Site Investigation & Remediation practice. This role will provide opportunities to perform and manage environmental investigations and remediation projects, work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform environmental site investigations, assessments, and remediation field programs.
• Support and manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and related investigations.
• Conduct field activities including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other environmental sampling and testing.
• Interpret field and laboratory data and communicate investigation findings to project teams and clients.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, correspondence, field notes, memoranda, and other project deliverables.
• Aid in the development of investigation and remediation scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of remedial alternatives and site management strategies.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff and field personnel.
• Manage assigned project tasks and work independently while coordinating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Leverage technology and data management tools to organize, analyze, and visualize environmental data.
• Participate in proposal development and other project pursuits as opportunities arise.
• Participate in professional development activities aligned with career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional environmental consulting, site investigation, or remediation experience.
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and environmental field investigations.
• Familiarity with New York State environmental regulations and regulatory programs preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current annual refresher certification required.

Pay

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $102,000 if located in Long Island. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist Building What’s Next, Together.