Geologist I

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

About the role

The TRC Austin, TX office is seeking a talented and motivated entry-level Geologist or other related Geoscientist for full-time employment in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Environmental site assessments.
• Data interpretation and presentation, including tables and figures to illustrate data.
• Conduct field work, including the coordination and oversight of survey, excavation, driller, and construction subcontractors.
• Lithologic interpretation of soils collected during soil boring and/or monitoring well installation.
• Sampling of groundwater, soil, surface water, stormwater, and soil gas.
• Hydrogeologic interpretation of field data collected from soil borings, excavations, trenches, and monitor wells.
• Preparation of permits.
• Review and interpretation of environmental regulations and guidance.
• Technical report and proposal preparation.
• Cost estimating and budget management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the Geosciences.
• Up to two years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to allow for interaction with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to integrate and contribute in multiple roles in team situations.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Must possess high safety awareness and be willing to adhere to all aspects of TRC’s rigorous behavior-based health and safety programs.
• Field work and travel, as well as early start times and occasional night or weekend work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) and 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications are desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $55,016.00 - USD $72,009.60 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.