Environmental Staff Geologist

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Environmental Staff Geologist supports environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation projects through a combination of fieldwork, data collection, technical analysis, and reporting. Working under the guidance of senior geologists, engineers, and project managers, this role performs environmental field investigations, collects soil and groundwater samples, documents subsurface conditions, evaluates environmental data, and assists with the preparation of technical reports and regulatory deliverables.

 

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career geologist looking to build hands-on experience in environmental consulting, site characterization, groundwater and soil investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental field investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, and other environmental sampling activities.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other environmental due diligence activities, as assigned.
• Assist with subsurface investigations, including soil borings, monitoring well installation, and drilling oversight.
• Observe and document soil, rock, and groundwater conditions encountered during field investigations.
• Perform groundwater monitoring activities, including water-level measurements, well gauging, purging, and sampling.
• Collect, label, document, and prepare environmental samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining proper chain-of-custody and QA/QC procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field documentation, including field notes, boring logs, sampling records, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Assist with environmental remediation and corrective-action projects, including field monitoring and documentation.
• Compile, organize, review, and evaluate environmental field and laboratory data.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, maps, and regulatory submittals.
• Support project teams with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency-related requirements.
• Coordinate with laboratories, subcontractors, drilling contractors, and other project partners as needed.
• Communicate field observations, project conditions, and potential issues to Project Managers and senior technical staff.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, project requirements, and UES procedures.
• Follow established health and safety procedures while working at active construction, industrial, commercial, and environmental project sites.
• Participate in project and technical training to continue developing knowledge of environmental regulations, hydrogeology, remediation, and environmental consulting practices.
• Provide field and office support to senior geologists, engineers, scientists, and Project Managers on active environmental projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.

0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or academic fieldwork preferred).

Basic knowledge of geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.

Willingness to travel to field sites and work in outdoor environments.

Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.

Ability to work well in a team environment

Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certification required, working toward Professional Geologist (PG) if applicable by state.

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour refresher (if applicable).

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, field logging software, and GIS tools preferred.

Working knowledge of environmental regulations, remediation strategies, and site investigation techniques.

Experience leading field crews and completing Phase I/II ESAs, soil/groundwater sampling, and data interpretation.

Demonstrated ability to prepare regulatory reports and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.

Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Travel Requirements

● This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business
objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on
project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may
be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and
use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
  • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
  • Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
  • Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
  • Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
  • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
  • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)

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EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here