Environmental Geologist​/Engineer, Early-Career

POSITION:

Environmental Geologist/Engineer, Early-Career

Full-time, Exempt

Supervising Environmental Geologist/Engineer

Portland, Oregon (hybrid position)

$65,000.00 – $85,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and other rewards)

GSI Water Solutions is seeking an energetic and motivated Early-Career Environmental Geologist/Engineer who has strong education and developing technical skills in field work, data analytics, compliance, and documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team of professionals making a positive impact in the water industry.

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing groundwater, environmental, and water resources with offices in Oregon, Washington, and California. At GSI, we take pride in being a company that treats its employees with respect and fairness and strives for all team members to feel they belong, have valuable insights, and can grow with us. We value work-life balance and are open to flexible work and scheduling arrangements.

As hydro geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists, our environmental efforts are primarily centered around large-scale sediment and upland contaminant investigation and remediation projects in Oregon and Washington.

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Our Early-Career Environmental Geologist/Engineers work closely with mid- and senior-level project managers to provide critical technical support in the assessment and remediation of potential impacts to people and the environment. Staff in this position collect field data, document findings, and assist in the research, design and performance of environmental projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. As experience grows, this entry-level position may take on additional responsibilities aimed at developing project management skills.

• Perform field explorations and collect data related to assessment, investigation, and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate records of field observations, data collection activities, and laboratory analyses.
• Research, analyze, evaluate, and interpret environmental data obtained during field investigations under supervision.
• Document field conditions, write field reports, and participate in report production.
• Coordinate and manage field work for drilling; soil, sediment, groundwater, stormwater, and/or soil vapor sampling; as well as soil and borehole logging.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through accurate reporting, ongoing monitoring of activities, and maintaining comprehensive records.
• May participate in project management tasks such as project budgeting and proposal writing.
• May handle small projects or assist with tasks on larger projects to develop project management skills.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required knowledge and abilities include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, hydrogeology, geology, engineering, Master's preferred

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. We value potential, transferable skills, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience. Research shows that many qualified candidates, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We’re interested in the whole person, not just a checklist.

• Ability to obtain 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification (paid by GSI)
• Current and valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• An understanding of the technical complexities of groundwater management issues in California.
• Excellent technical skills with the ability to organize and manage work efforts of various types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
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