Entry Level Geologist

Job Description

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.

We have an opening for an Entry‑level Geologist in Midland, Texas.

This position within Kleinfelder involves the collection of environmental data from sites in various stages of the assessment and remediation process.

Under direct supervision, this 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 towards 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

Requires working within the context of local, state, federal regulations, client requirements, and as part of a project team under the direction of a project manager and other staff professionals.

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

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 COVID‑19 vaccination. 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.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

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