Senior Project Geologist

Location(s): Madison, Baraboo, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

MSA is hiring an experienced Senior Project Geologist to support and lead environmental assessment and remediation projects from planning through execution. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, work directly with clients and regulators, and provide technical and project management support across a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. The ideal candidate is a Professional Geologist with experience in a consulting environment.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 professionals committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies during site investigation activities
• Communicate with regulatory authorities and clients regarding current and future site investigations
• Obtain site access agreements and required authorizations
• Present investigation results to clients, residents, and other stakeholders

• Plan, execute, and complete Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site Investigations, and Remedial Investigations and remediation activities
• Perform and oversee soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other environmental sampling; drilling activities using direct push and hollow‑stem auger methods; monitoring well installation and soil gas sampling
• Conduct aquifer testing and hydrogeologic analysis with senior technical guidance
• Interpret lithology, geologic features, and environmental data
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports including ESAs, remedial investigation reports, case closures, corrective action designs, and remedial action plans
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets
• Review technical reports, proposals, and subcontractor invoices

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a closely related discipline
• Project Geologist (PG) certification required; multiple state credentials are a plus
• 10+ years of related environmental experience
• 3+ years in a consulting company strongly preferred
• Ability to work in the United States for any employer (no sponsorship provided)

• Compensation Range: $79,081 – $126,529 (commensurate with experience)
• Flex Time:
  Work 42 hours per week on a given week? Earn 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance for future use
• ESOP:
  Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for employee, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher depending on experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance
• Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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