Early-Career Engineer

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Engineer in our environmental practice in Kennesaw, GA, you will have the opportunity to apply your geologic skills to projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations and litigation support, while developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight;
• Assist with development of geologic models using EVS or Leapfrog to support site conceptualization, plume visualization, and groundwater modeling using MODFLOW;
• Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures using both industry-standard and cutting-edge applications;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, and pilot test programs;
• Assessment of the water risks and vulnerability, identifying and prioritizing social, environmental, economic, strategic, and operational water risks. Establishing water risk management and a scenario planning tools
• Supporting fate and transport modeling, natural attenuation evaluations and risk assessment;
• Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation;
• Preparation of written documents such as proposals, workplans and investigative reports; and
• Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
• Training: This position requires 40-hour OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 25%
• Overnight travel: Up to 25%
  
  

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering or any related field. (preferred)
• Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. (preferred)
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Project experience involving site investigation, data analysis, surface water and groundwater flow modeling, and reaction transport modeling. (preferred)
• Project experience in conducting data analysis, mapping of water policies, defining water strategy framework that meets operational and regulatory needs and objectives.
• Project experience involving soil, surface water, groundwater, and sediment sampling, drilling, soil/rock core logging, groundwater monitoring well installation. (preferred)
• Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and related software; AutoCAD and/or GIS. (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)