Staff Geologist

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. SLR International Corporation is seeking an entry level Staff Geologist to join our Bothell, Washington operations. Preferred candidates will have a strong and relevant academic, employment, and technical background. This role offers the opportunity to work on soil and groundwater assessment and remediation projects while also being exposed to other disciplines within the environmental consulting industry and will provide hands-on experience interacting with clients and contractors. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization. Responsibilities Conduct field work for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with soil, groundwater and/or soil-vapor samplingContractor/driller oversight for monitoring well installation, soil excavation, building demolitionCoordinate long-term groundwater monitoring programs (i.e., quarterly events)Assist with obtaining permits and public utility locate requests for environmental construction tasks.Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects, operations, and maintenance of environmental remediation systemsAssist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, conceptual site models, and technical reportsBe engaged with the company’s Health & Safety programEffectively communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activitiesWork within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field0-2 years of experience with soil and groundwater assessment and remediationProficiency with Microsoft Office suitePossess a valid driver’s licenseAbility to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel for extended periods (possibly for 2 weeks or greater)Ability to perform physical work in harsh weather conditionsJob duties performed on-site Desired Qualifications Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certificationWashington UST/AST Site Assessment certificationProfessional Geologist (PG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in Oregon and Washington Technical Skills And Experience Soil classification and borehole logging; well design & constructionUnderstanding of contaminant fate & transport concepts and conceptual site modelsSampling of environmental media, including: soil, groundwater, air, and soil-vaporExperience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of remediation systemsExperience in technical writing and development of technical documents Personal Attributes and Traits Superior communication and writing skillsProfessional and dependable work ethicAbility to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teamsExcellent time management and problem-solving skills Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.