Senior Environmental Scientist ​/ Geologist

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Denver Metro Area - Denver, CO Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $ Salary Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Environmental Consulting Senior Scientist / Geologist

Provide Technical Leadership. Drive Innovation. Solve Complex Environmental Challenges.

Pay: $95,000 - $125,000 base salary

Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Office-Based with Occasional Field Visits

Travel:
Minimal travel required

Reports To:

Project Manager

• Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex environmental projects and sites
• Review environmental investigations, remediation strategies, and corrective action approaches
• Evaluate and support implementation of innovative remedial technologies and solutions
• Serve as a technical resource for project teams, clients, and leadership
• Support company-wide technical initiatives and best practices

• Review and provide guidance on work plans, technical reports, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Assist project teams with project scoping, planning, scheduling, and technical execution
• Support project managers in managing project risks, deliverables, and client expectations
• Help define project priorities and technical objectives
• Ensure technical consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects

• Mentor and train environmental scientists, geologists, engineers, and project staff
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate technical resources across projects
• Foster accountability, ownership, and collaboration within project teams
• Support workforce development and technical growth initiatives
• Provide high-level technical problem solving and decision support

• Contribute to development of technical standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Support innovation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives
• Influence technical direction for major projects and client programs
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, EHS, and project controls teams to achieve project objectives

• Relevant technical diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent higher education in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, engineering, remediation, or oil & gas sectors
• Specialized knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation practices
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
• Experience collaborating with EHS, engineering, construction, and project controls teams
• Advanced technical problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical writing and document preparation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive collaboration across teams
• Valid driver's license
• Authorization to work in the United States

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and remediation programs
• Experience leading innovation initiatives and technical development efforts
• Professional registration or certifications relevant to environmental or engineering disciplines

This role operates primarily in a professional office environment with occasional field responsibilities.

• Primarily office-based work supporting project teams and technical programs
• Occasional field visits for project reviews, evaluations, and technical support
• Exposure to varying weather conditions during site visits
• Potential exposure to environmental contaminants in controlled project settings
• Use of PPE and compliance with all safety requirements during field activities

• Frequent computer and office-based work
• Regular use of hands, fingers, and communication equipment
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability…