GZA is currently seeking an Entry Level Geologist/Scientist to support our
growing environmental consulting practice in Somerset, NJ. As an Entry Level
Geologist/Scientist, you will perform a mix of field and office duties on a
fast-paced team of highly experienced professionals and subject matter experts.
Field assignments will vary from 1-day deployments to those that last 3 weeks,
depending on project needs. However, each assignment will generally be in New
Jersey or New York, and you will return home on a daily basis. You will be
mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to be curious,
responsive, and to share ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative
environment.
Between field assignments, your work will involve a mix of working in a
professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field
documentation, data analysis, and reporting, and preparing for the next field
assignment.
Key Attributes:
* Self-motivated to work independently - because you will frequently be out in
the field collecting data and we need you to take control of the body of work
that you are responsibility for.
* Comfortable dealing and working with people in a professional manner -
because you will interact with all kinds of other people (colleagues,
subcontractors, clients, other stakeholders) and for us, people and
relationships matter.
* Comfortable with working with both low and high-tech environmental field
equipment - because our technical practice area utilizes the latest
sophisticated data gathering technologies, simple tools, computers, and
communications devices. (Note: we will train you on this equipment, but we
need someone with an aptitude for working with instrumentation.)
* Flexible and responsive - because we are a client-focused professional
services firm that aims to delight our clients. That means that our schedules
and plans change based on our client needs. That also means we have to be
responsive to their needs, in terms of providing our services as efficient
and nimbly as possible.
* Reliability because we need a team member that we can count on to operate
within a dynamic professional services firm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform a variety of field work under the supervision of highly experienced
professionals and subject matter experts. Our field work often involves site
assessments and the collection of soil, water, air, and sediment samples.
* Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment and instrumentation.
* Conduct Site visits to observe and document conditions.
* Review various types of laboratory data.
* Conduct basic technical analyses/calculations associated with the data
collected.
* Write field memos, draft technical reports, and e-mails.
* Communicate proactively, effectively, and efficiently with team members.
* Prepare and follow Site-specific health & safety plans
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in geology, earth/environmental science, or
related field required.
* Strong oral and written communication, problem solving, and organizational
skills.
* A valid driver’s license in good standing.
* OSHA 40Hr HAZWOPER Certification (preferred)
* Some heavy lifting is required.
The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 depending on
experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
About GZA:
* Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning
(including tuition reimbursement).
* Flexible work environment.
* Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
* Mentorship from experts in the industry.
* Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental,
vision, and 401k retirement plan.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering
consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering
solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500
Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and
construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals
dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and
at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice
areas, client type, and location.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship
status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Staffing Agencies:
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited
resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All
unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to
pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s)
without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in
place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and
avoid any potential misunderstandings.