Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Environmental Engineer
This entry-level role supports environmental investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, and hazardous materials. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, sampling, environmental assessments, data analysis, and report preparation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and involves local to international travel.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Join a multidisciplinary environmental team supporting investigation, remediation, and compliance projects. As an entry-level geologist/environmental scientist/environmental engineer you will support field and office work for multi-media contamination sites across the region.
- Support field investigations and remediation/abatement of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and hazardous building materials.
- Assist with site health & safety planning and follow safety procedures on site.
- Coordinate and assist with scheduling and logistics for field investigations (including overnight travel as needed).
- Collect and oversee field data collection and sampling events (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, air).
- Log soil and rock core and support installation of monitoring wells and piezometers.
- Support aquifer testing and basic groundwater flow evaluations.
- Prepare technical deliverables including Phase I ESAs, sampling and analysis reports, regulatory submittals, and field reports.
- Compile and analyze data; support report generation and QA/QC to meet client and regulatory requirements.
- Work with multi-disciplinary project teams (scientists, engineers, hydrogeologists, chemists, and field staff) to achieve project goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 1–4 years of relevant experience (fieldwork, sampling, or technical report support).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working outdoors in physically active roles and adverse weather conditions.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and occasionally internationally.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (employer will comply with applicable verification requirements).
- Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and a physical exam are required.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with GIS, CADD, and environmental/database software.
- Experience with Phase I ESAs, remediation fieldwork, or environmental compliance sampling.
- Field experience with groundwater, soil, or soil vapor sampling and basic aquifer testing.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and technical writing experience.
Compensation & Logistics
- Estimated base salary: $54,779 per year (estimated).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Schedule: Standard project-based schedule with field deployments; overnight travel may be required.
- Location: Alpharetta, GA (onsite and field work in the region).
- This position may require regional, national, or international travel depending on project needs.
Why Join
- Work on meaningful environmental remediation and compliance projects.
- Gain hands-on field experience and mentorship from an experienced multi-disciplinary team.
- Build technical skills in sampling, subsurface logging, groundwater evaluation, and technical reporting.
- Access to additional opportunities through the Careertakes platform and client projects.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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