Description

Job Title: Staff Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried

Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000 per year depending upon experience

Reports to: Supervising Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: Portland, Oregon

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned hydrogeologic and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and water experts, we help our clients clean up contaminated sites with remedies that are practical and protective over the long term. We have an established track record of credibility with regulators for providing high quality science, engineering solutions, and innovative approaches to environmental issues. Our environmental work primarily focuses on large scale sediment and upland remediation projects in the Oregon and Washington area.

Our staff-level environmental positions work closely with mid- and senior-level project managers and provide critical technical support in the assessment and remediation of potential environmental hazards. This role collects field data, documents findings, and assists 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.

In this role you will:

• Monitor field explorations and construction projects.
• Document field conditions, write field reports and participate in report production.
• Regulatory reporting/monitoring/record keeping.
• Research literature and historical information.
• Complete data analysis and calculations with supervision.
• 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

GSI offers a hybrid work schedule to our staff with flexible work hours. The ideal candidate will be available to work in the Portland office a minimum of two days per week. Project deadlines may require working long hours from time-to-time.

Approximately 50% of time will be spent traveling for field work and meetings. Travel will typically be conducted within an approximately two-hour drive, although at times may be further away. Overnight stay may be required.

Fieldwork activities may include exposure to various environmental conditions, including inclement weather, extreme temperatures, rugged terrain and potential exposure to hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and required for field activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Fieldwork activities may involve lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and bending, stooping, and walking over uneven terrain.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Ability to obtain 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification (paid by GSI)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geology, environmental engineering, or related field of study from an accredited college or university
• 0 to 3 years of applicable experience

Success Factors

• Strong technical knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Actively seeks out learning opportunities for themselves and encourages others to do the same, fostering a culture of growth and development.
• Proactively seeks new responsibilities and challenges.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adapts well to changes, and manages time effectively.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, identifying tools to improve efficiency, and operates independently while seeking guidance as needed.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned company through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Highly competitive medical, dental, vision insurance plans for employees and their families with alternative care coverage included in medical plans.
• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• A minimum of 5 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated the first year based on start date)
• 401k with employer match
• Potential for annual bonus based on company performance.
• Access to medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
• Cell phone stipend to assist with the cost of using a personal cell phone for business purposes
• Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
• Paid time off for certification and licensing exams
• Paid memberships in professional organizations
• Paid attendance at professional conferences in support of career development
• Flexible/hybrid work schedules

About GSI

GSI is a specialized groundwater, environmental, and water resources consulting firm 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.

We also support environmental justice, green practices, and carbon footprint reduction. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We participate in E-Verify and support immigrant and employee rights. Please see the following links for more details.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

Apply Online

https://gsiws.hiringthing.com/