Experienced Environmental Engineer or Geologist - Site Investigation and Remediation Job
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Job ID
4430
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Job Location
920 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 600
Portland, OR 97204, US -
Job Category
Remediation
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Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Engineer or Geologist to join our Portland, Oregon office. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation, including the financial and technical evaluations, permitting, and implementation stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, commercial, and governmental clients.
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
- Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
- Evaluate contaminated sites and develop investigation and remediation approaches, including remedial investigations, feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans under state and federal cleanup programs.
- Lead the development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams.
- Write technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; oversee and review documents prepared by project teams.
- Support growth of remediation client base by leading proposal development, pursuing repeat business from existing clients, identifying new opportunities, and following through on personal business development goals.
- Foster trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
- Mentor, guide, and motivate early career staff assigned in the areas of project performance, including technical tasks listed above, client expectations and career development; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- At times, this position may also include fieldwork including site visits, multi-media environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred), or environmental science. (required)
- Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience in the Pacific Northwest marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Thorough understanding PNW states and federal regulations. (required)
- Experience in effective management of projects, including responsibility for resource allocation, quality, technical oversight, and financial management. (required)
- Assessment/remediation experience with emerging contaminants and innovative technologies. (preferred)
- Experience mentoring and managing professional staff. (required)
- Excellent technical leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
- Field work and overnight travel may be required.
- 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)
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Additional Information
Who We Are
Change the world with us
At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.
Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.
Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.
Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.
A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture
Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.
Learn. Develop. Grow.
There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.
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