Staff Geologist/Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Geologist/Engineer with 0-3 years of experience to join our team of Site Assessment and Remediation experts in the Seattle, WA office. The team works to serve our existing client base in the industrial, private development and government sectors.

This role will provide field and office technical support for the characterization and evaluation of potentially contaminated properties, and permit compliance. Specific tasks will typically include conducting multi-media site investigations (including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and stormwater), and the associated documentation, analysis, and reporting efforts under the direct supervision of a project manager.  

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

• Conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments pursuant to ASTM standards;
• Supervision of the installation, development, and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells;
• Perform vapor intrusion assessments;
• NPDES stormwater compliance efforts;
• Oversee and direct subcontractors including drilling oversight;
• Collaborate primarily with internal staff, including your project team and peers;
• Management and evaluation of analytical data using Excel and/or other database software;
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, work plans and cost estimates;
• Work closely with project managers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; and
• Adhere to NV5 site safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in geology, hydrogeology, or civil/environmental engineering or other related science;
• 0-3 years of related experience;
• Ability to work outdoors in field sampling conditions and lift 50 lbs;
• Operational knowledge of computer databases and office programs (MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word);
• Strong organization and time management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; and
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful candidate will either have their GIT or EIT, and have the desire to pursue future licensure as a LG or PE;
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification with current 8-hour refresher; and
• Washington State UST Assessor license.