Early-Career Geologist / Stratigrapher

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 Geologist / Stratigrapher in our Lakewood, Colorado office. The position will have the opportunity to apply their geologic skills and contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving subsurface investigation, conceptual site model development, environmental assessment, carbon capture and storage, and groundwater management.

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

• Assist in the interpretation and analysis of various geologic data including boring logs, geophysical wireline logs, geophysical surveys, and more;
• Support the management and analysis of geologic, hydrogeologic, and contaminant data;
• Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight;
• Develop geology-focused conceptual site models to support remedial design;
• Create static geologic models using petrophysical inputs for carbon capture and storage applications;
• Prepare technical reports, workplans letters, memoranda, and specifications; and
• Assist in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
  
  

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology. (required)
• Advanced degree geology specializing in stratigraphy. (preferred)
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Prior research experience in geologic interpretation or carbon capture and storage. (preferred)
• Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
• Experience with geologic modeling and geostatistical analysis techniques and software. (preferred)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to carbon capture and storage permits or environmental remediation. (preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access, including the ability to write complex formulas and visualize data effectively. (required)
• Experience with or ability to learn three-dimensional (3D) modeling and visualization software (e.g. Petrel, Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), Leapfrog3D, etc.). (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
  
  

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $64,485/year / Maximum Salary: $80,605/year (Lakewood, CO)
  
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.