Entry Level Geologist

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level 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 We have an opening for an Entry-level Geologist in Midland, Texas. This position involves the collection of environmental data from sites in various stages of the assessment and remediation process. Under direct supervision, the person will be responsible for completing well‑defined, assigned field and office tasks including:

• Groundwater sampling
• Collection of soil samples
• Installation of monitoring wells
• Identification and evaluation of sensitive receptors
• Analyzing and interpreting analytical data
• Authoring technical reports
• Progressing sites toward regulatory closure
• Learning and honing the fundamentals of data collection
• Data validity and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
• Observation and documentation in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions

All activities are conducted within the context of local, state, federal regulations, client requirements, and as part of a project team under the direction of a project manager with other staff professionals.

Experience

• 0‑2 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical or educational background in geology or engineering, the ability to provide technical support on projects, strong communication and writing skills.
• OSHA‑40 hr HAZWOPER training is preferred.

Education B.S. degree in geology, engineering or the sciences. E.I.T. or G.I.T. preferred.

This position may require work on projects requiring full vaccination from COVID‑19. If that is the case, you will be required to show proof of vaccination or an acceptable exemption in order to work on the project.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates have 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 are an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We thrive on a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee opportunities to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education, training and certification expenses, and a Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, we will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. We explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those who submit a resume without a prior agreement.

Location:

Midland, Texas

Salary: $57,054.00 – $85,654.00