Early Career Environmental Engineer/ Scientist/ Geologist

Job Description

This is a detailed enriched job description for the Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist position at GSI Environmental Inc.

About GSI Environmental Inc.

GSI Environmental Inc. (GSI) is a privately held, employee-owned company that prioritizes superior compensation, benefits, and professional development. They employ cross-disciplinary teams of environmental engineers and scientists, including toxicologists, geologists, hydrogeologists, ecologists, chemists, oceanographers, and data scientists. These teams collaborate seamlessly across various technical disciplines and office locations. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GSI operates offices in:

• Texas: Austin and Houston
• California: Irvine, San Francisco Bay Area, and Folsom
• Washington: Olympia
• Montana: Missoula and Helena
• North Carolina: Raleigh
• New York: Syracuse

GSI’s talented staff of environmental professionals undertakes projects nationwide and internationally. The company is committed to attracting top talent and fostering a supportive environment for career growth. Their culture is founded on delivering excellent service, promoting teamwork, and facilitating technical collaboration to tackle complex environmental challenges.

Position: Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist

GSI Environmental Inc. has an immediate opening for an Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist/Geologist in their Olympia, Washington office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Technical Leads (PTLs) in preparing high-quality technical presentations, reports, letters, plans, and proposals.
• Support the design of assessment programs and remedial investigations for site cleanup, as well as regulatory compliance, litigation support, and research projects.
• Assist in the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and data visualization tools.
• Be willing to perform fieldwork (though not the primary function) to support environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects. Fieldwork may include collecting groundwater, soil, stormwater, and surface water samples.
• Perform data entry and QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) for data tables, maps, reports, and other work products.
• Independently conduct research tasks with input from technical experts.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere through collaboration with technical experts, project managers, colleagues, and subcontractors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental sciences is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Up to 2 years of relevant professional work experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
  • Programming skills in R and/or Python are preferred.
  • An interest in leveraging automated workflows and data science tools is highly valued.
  • Experience using mapping software such as ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
• Certifications: 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is preferred, or a willingness and ability to become certified is required.
• Communication: Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Mobility:
  • A valid driver’s license and clear driving record are required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Job Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Eligibility for quarterly and year-end bonuses.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work options.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publishing papers.
• A highly collaborative team atmosphere.

Salary Range

The salary range for an early-career candidate is $60,000 – $85,000 per year. The exact base salary will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s geographic location, education, relevant degree, related experience, and overall qualifications.