Early-Career Geologist or Hydrogeologist

Early-Career Geologist or Hydrogeologist Geosyntec Consultants paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, California, Ventura 523 East Main Street (Show on map) Apr 02, 2026 Early-Career Geologist or Hydrogeologist Primary Location US-CA-Santa Barbara

ID 2026-4332

Category Early Career Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Additional Location US-CA-Ventura Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist / Hydrogeologist as part of our environmental practice in our Santa Barbara or Ventura, CA offices. The position will have the opportunity to apply geologic skills to projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations and litigation support, while developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, vapor, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight; Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench scale testing, and pilot test programs; Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures using both industry-standard and cutting-edge applications; Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects; Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation; Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring; Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting; Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation; Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and. Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology or geochemistry. (required) Advanced degree in the same. (preferred) Skills, Experience and Qualifications Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred) Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred) Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology. (required) Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD ArcView) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models). (preferred) Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required) Regular field work and overnight travel. (required) Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required) Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum:

$70,304/year /

Maximum:

$92,350/year or

Minimum:

$28.54/hour /

Maximum:

$33.80/hour (Santa Barbara, Ventura, CA) We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. #LI-MG1 #LI-Onsite