Geologist

Position: Staff Geologist
About UsAt Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life Our Staff Geologist is an onsite/in-office and field-based position out of our Wilmington, DE office and will support projects and field work within the northeast region including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. This position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state overnight travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

It should be noted that opportunities may become available to earn additional compensation through overtime and on-call projects that operate outside of normal business hours.

The Staff Geologist will be supported in all aspects of an environmental and/or geologic assignment. Daily interaction with colleagues, clients, the public, and subcontractors will be normal; adaptability and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

The annual salary range for this role is $53,000 to $63,000 commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with peers, seniors, and our clients to build and strengthen relationships

Be present and engaged in team and client meetings and share ideas

Conduct field work at client sites to collect data. Fieldwork activities may include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.

Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers.

Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other resources for clients.

Supervision of subcontractors in the field.

Participate in emergency response activities (including 24/7 on-call rotation).Be knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas of responsibility

Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within Onterris and for our clients and affiliates

Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs.

Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

Ability to engage in out-of-state field projects, including occasional overnight travel.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from an accredited four-year college or university0-3 years of environmental consulting and management experience

Must have valid Driver’s License; reliable and consistent means of transportation; and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.

Base knowledge of common field equipment preferred, but ability to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment (such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment, and GPS location equipment) is required.

Ability to perform in-field physical activities (including lifting and carrying equipment).Exhibit discretion and good judgement; always maintaining confidentiality.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team…