Entry Level Geologist

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions. 

Step into Your New Role

As an entry-level Geologist, you will work on environmental assessment and remediation projects, geotechnical engineering projects, and work in our soils and materials laboratory, using your knowledge and professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and learn to solve problems of diverse scope. 

This position is available in Irving, Texas

Responsibilities:

• Assist with a variety of field assignments including, groundwater sampling, soil sampling and laboratory testing.
• Perform field oversight of subcontractors once trained.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluate site data to progress projects toward regulatory closure.
• Establish strong, productive internal collaborative relationships with senior-level staff.
• Participate in Kleinfelder’s safety culture.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or related engineering degree
• 0-2 years’ experience in the environmental field working on a large complex environmental assessment / remediation site or other related field work.
• Ability to work on various task depending on skill sets
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Office experience related to scheduling, lab coordination, data evaluation, technical report writing, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).

Preferred Skills:

• Soil and rock classification/characterization
• Field soil and rock logging experience
• Knowledge of TCEQ regulations and guidance documents.
• Knowledge of RCRA & CERCLA regulations and HAZMAT assessments.
• GIS experience.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those.