Staff Geologist / Junior Environmental Engineer
- Engineer, BC, Canada
Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year · Full-time
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- Pay
- Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 0–2 years of experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
You’re the kind of person who wants to know what’s beneath the surface, and who takes pride in getting it right. You’d rather be on a job site than behind a desk all day, and you know that careful work protects the people who live and work in this city. If that sounds like you, Athenica Environmental’s Hazmat team would love to meet you.
Since 1987, Athenica has helped schools, hospitals, public housing, and property owners across New York tackle environmental challenges. We’re an award-winning, certified Women-Owned Business built on excellence, integrity, and investing in our people. The staff geologist/junior environmental engineer will investigate, analyze, and report on environmental conditions to assist in complying with regulations and manage hazards in the field. They are responsible for the execution of field services for a specific project and assists with preparation of technical reports.
What You’ll Do
Benefits
You’re the kind of person who wants to know what’s beneath the surface, and who takes pride in getting it right. You’d rather be on a job site than behind a desk all day, and you know that careful work protects the people who live and work in this city. If that sounds like you, Athenica Environmental’s Hazmat team would love to meet you.
Since 1987, Athenica has helped schools, hospitals, public housing, and property owners across New York tackle environmental challenges. We’re an award-winning, certified Women-Owned Business built on excellence, integrity, and investing in our people. The staff geologist/junior environmental engineer will investigate, analyze, and report on environmental conditions to assist in complying with regulations and manage hazards in the field. They are responsible for the execution of field services for a specific project and assists with preparation of technical reports.
What You’ll Do
- Implement Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) activities during investigation and remediation activities,
- Prepare/review field documentation (field notes, boring logs, daily reports, etc.) and data summary table
- Conduct water disinfection field duties as needed
- Provide field oversight/inspection of environmental remedial programs
- Assist with implementation for Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) testing tasks (environmental sampling of soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, ambient air, etc.)
- Coordinate with subcontractors, such as drillers and laboratories, as required
- Implement field programs, utilizing proper sample collection techniques and field procedures
- Conduct data assessment for, and prepares sections of, Phase I and Phase II ESA reports
- You ask good questions, learn quickly, and want to understand the “why” behind the data
- Careful. Accurate samples, logs, and reports matter to you, every time.
- Dependable. You show up on time, follow through, and pitch in when schedules run early or late
- Safety-minded. You follow procedures and look out for your crew and the community
- Steady and respectful. You stay calm under pressure and respect everyone on site
- Honest. You do the right thing, own your mistakes, and earn trust through integrity
- A bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental engineering preferred
- 0–2 years of experience. Recent grads welcome, and internships, field camp, and research count
- 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 40-hour Construction, and NYC SST card [or the ability to obtain them after hire]
- A valid driver’s license
- Real field responsibility, hands-on mentorship, and a clear path to grow into running field programs, writing full reports, and managing projects.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Bachelor’s (Required)
- Driver’s license (Required)
- In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct environmental field investigations and sampling, implement community air monitoring, and oversee remedial activities while following applicable procedures. Prepare field records and data summaries, assess environmental data, contribute to Phase I and Phase II ESA reports, and coordinate with subcontractors.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in geology or environmental engineering is preferred, and applicants with 0–2 years of experience, including recent graduates, internships, field camp, or research, are welcome. Candidates need a valid driver's license and 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 40-hour Construction, and NYC SST credentials, or the ability to obtain them after hire.
Skills
- Environmental Sampling
- Field Documentation
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Community Air Monitoring
- Remediation Oversight
- Soil Sampling
- Groundwater Sampling
- Soil Vapor Sampling
- Sediment Sampling
- Data Assessment
- Technical Report Writing
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Sample Collection Procedures
- Water Disinfection
- Field Inspection
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Vision Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Geology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Services
- Hazmat
- Community Air Monitoring Plan
- CAMP
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
- ESA
- Environmental Remediation
- Soil Sampling
- Sediment Sampling
- Groundwater Sampling
- Soil Vapor Sampling
- Ambient Air Sampling
- Field Notes
- Boring Logs
- Daily Reports
- Data Summary Tables
- Water Disinfection
- Field Oversight
- Sample Collection
- Technical Reports
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 40-Hour Construction
- NYC SST Card
- Driver's License