Geologist


Pittsburgh
Permanent
$70,000 - $90,000 USD a year
Environmental
PR/613532_1791810577
Geologist

Project Geologist

Location: Pennsylvania
Experience: 2-5 Years

A growing environmental consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Project Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects throughout the region.

This position offers a blend of field work, data analysis, project coordination, and technical reporting, making it an excellent opportunity for a geologist looking to expand their experience across a diverse portfolio of environmental projects while working alongside experienced scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental and geological field investigations

  • Support site characterization, remediation, and environmental compliance projects

  • Coordinate field activities and oversee drilling contractors, laboratories, and other subcontractors

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret geological and environmental data

  • Prepare technical reports, environmental assessments, and regulatory documentation

  • Assist with project planning, execution, and regulatory compliance efforts

  • Communicate project findings and status updates to clients, regulators, and project teams

  • Ensure field activities are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements

  • Support multidisciplinary teams on environmental assessment and remediation projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a related field

  • 2-5 years of environmental consulting, geology, or related experience

  • Experience conducting field investigations and environmental data collection

  • Strong technical writing and report preparation skills

  • Ability to analyze environmental and geological data and provide practical recommendations

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills

  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure

  • Experience supporting environmental remediation, site investigation, or redevelopment projects

  • Familiarity with GIS, geological modeling software, or environmental databases

  • Knowledge of groundwater, soil, and contaminant assessment techniques

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with bonus potential

  • Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits

  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling

  • Professional development and certification support

  • Strong commitment to safety and career growth

  • Opportunity to work on impactful environmental and remediation projects

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Diverse workload involving investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance

  • Strong mentorship and technical development opportunities

  • Mix of field work and office-based project responsibilities

  • Stable and growing consulting environment

  • Clear path toward increasing technical and project management responsibilities

This opportunity is ideal for a geologist seeking hands-on experience in environmental investigation, remediation, data analysis, regulatory compliance, and project support while building a long-term career in environmental consulting.

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