Geologist

Job Summary

Staff Geologist – Wilmington, DE. Compensation range: $25–$30 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. This role includes field-based data collection, client engagement, and environmental documentation.

• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with peers, seniors, and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Participate in team and client meetings, sharing ideas and insights.
• Conduct field work at client sites to collect data, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water, and other media sampling, and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers.
• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other client resources.
• Stay knowledgeable of regulatory standards in relevant environmental technical areas.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within the company and for clients and affiliates.
• Exercise safe work practices by following company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Keep current on industry trends through formal training, professional publications, and workshops.
• Engage in out-of-state field projects, including occasional overnight travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform in-field physical activities.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to record geological data consistently in the field and interpret results.
• Ability to research geological information and apply it to projects.
• Strong competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Foxit or Adobe, Google Earth, and the ability to learn proprietary analytical systems.
• Basic acquaintance with environmental regulations.
• 0–2 years of environmental consulting and management experience.
• Prior environmental consulting experience with industrial, municipal, and federal clientele is a plus.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.