Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

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 Environmental Scientist/Geologist, you will work on environmental assessment and remediation projects using knowledge professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and learn to solve problems of diverse scopes.  This position is available in Hamilton, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with a variety of field assignments including groundwater sampling and soil sampling.
• 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.
• Ability to work on various tasks depending on skill sets (Ground water sampling, soil sampling, project recovery, remedial system O&M, construction management, design, various remedial actions, ecological evaluations, data evaluation, and report writing)
• 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:

• Knowledge of NJDEP regulations and guidance documents.
• Knowledge of RCRA & CERCLA regulations and HAZMAT assessments.
• Experience in hydrogeological and conceptual site modeling.
• Experience conducting Vapor Intrusion.
• GIS experience.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Training.

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.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $24.76 per hour to $33.98 per hour.

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)

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!”

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.