Environment Geologist / Scientist

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Mid-Atlantic regional team and provide high-quality environmental services to our clients nationwide. An Environmental Scientist or Geologist is typically assigned specific tasks on project teams and is expected to use their knowledge to resolve the problems and tasks they are assigned under the mentorship of senior staff. Fieldwork, data management, report writing, and interaction with project staff will play an important role in the candidate's success. Who are we looking for: We are looking for a motivated, bright, and talented Environmental Geologist or Scientist to join our company in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. If you want to jumpstart your career and expand your skills while working alongside talented experts, then this is the opportunity for you! You will be involved with project work from your first day, working side-by-side with experienced engineers, technical specialists, and scientists from across our practice to help clients address their water and environmental challenges. Exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment where every perspective is valued. We are a mission-driven organization that puts our people first, with a culture that focuses on providing meaningful work, engaging challenges, recognition, and reward. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Travel: Approximately 50% travel is anticipated What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran: Collecting soil, groundwater, and other environmental media samples to support site investigation and remediation objectives. Installing monitoring wells, performing remediation monitoring, and overseeing contractors. Assist field investigations and provide construction oversight by following safety policies, thoroughly understanding specifications, and documenting contractor activities and safety procedures. Assisting in preparing various regulatory submittals, technical memoranda, and/or reports. Manage, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data for use in reports and other visualizations, including maps, charts, and 3D models. Candidate should be a self-starter and possess strong technical fieldwork and writing skills to support various science and engineering projects. Detail-oriented, have excellent verbal communication skills combined with a positive attitude, and can work independently and within teams. What you will need to succeed: Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program. M.S. preferred. Entry level to five years of relevant professional experience. Experience working around construction equipment and/or in a construction environment is a plus. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, ArcGIS, CAD, or database software, preferred. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience in developing and implementing project work plans, schedules, and budgets is a plus. 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus, but we will train. $60,000 - $65,000 a year Anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education.

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