Environmental Geologist

Environmental Geologist / Environmental Scientist

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation currently has an Environmental Geologist / Environmental Scientist opening in Lansing or SE Michigan, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in a team setting, leveraging your understanding of environmental and scientific principles to perform varied assignments.
• Conduct Transaction Due Diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II Investigations, and Baseline Environmental Assessments.
• Utilize your expertise to review title, regulatory, governmental, and historical data, conducting site reconnaissance, inspections, surveying, and data collection.
• Accurately log, classify, and sample soils for diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate drilling activities, supervise groundwater monitoring well installation, and perform necessary field measurements.
• Assist in environmental investigations, collecting and evaluating geological and hydrogeological information for site characterization and contaminant mitigation.
• Conduct geophysical surveys and soil-gas surveys as needed.
• Execute all work in compliance with the Health and Safety Plan, embodying DLZ's core values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in geology or a related environmental science field.
• 0-4 years of related experience.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Training and applicable 8 Hour refresher updates.
• Asbestos and lead awareness training useful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time for fieldwork, with occasional overnight stays.
• Satisfactory driving record, ability to pass background investigation and drug testing.
• Capability to visit and traverse construction and project sites, complying with safety codes and requirements.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy—it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.