Staff Geologist

Geologist /

Environmental Scientist Location:

Milwaukee, WI|

Travel:

25%-50% |

Experience:

1-5 Years The Opportunity As a Geologist at SET Engineering , you won't just be collecting samples—you'll be the "eyes and ears" on-site, driving critical environmental solutions for our commercial and industrial clients. This role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on fieldwork and high-level technical reporting, providing a clear path toward your Professional Geologist (PG) or PE licensure.

Key Responsibilities Field Leadership:

Lead environmental investigation activities, including drilling oversight, soil logging, and the installation/development of groundwater monitoring wells.

Site Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to identify and mitigate environmental risks.

Data Analysis:

Evaluate soil, groundwater, and vapor data against state and federal cleanup standards to guide remediation strategies.

Compliance & Planning:

Develop and implement SWPPPs (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans) and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) plans.

Project Collaboration:

Support Project Managers in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget, while identifying opportunities for "management of change" and continuous improvement. What You Bring to the

Team Education:

BS in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related science.

Experience:

1-5 years in environmental consulting or a related field.

Technical Ambition:

EIT or GIT (Geologist in Training) certification is highly preferred; we value those working toward professional licensure.

Field Readiness:

A genuine interest in outdoor fieldwork across various weather conditions and a willingness to travel (25%-50%).

Safety First:

OSHA 40-hour

HAZWOPER

training is a major plus (though we can train the right candidate).

Soft Skills:

Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to clients and vendors. Why Join SET Engineering? At SET, we prioritize professional autonomy and technical excellence. You will be empowered to interact independently with customers and vendors, providing your expertise to help shape new projects and improve existing environmental safeguards. Equal Opportunity SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace. •

AI Generated Pay:

From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Must be willing to work on-call (after hours) Must be willing to travel (up to 50 %)

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Environmental Engineering:

1 year (Required) Soil sampling: 1 year (Required)

Groundwater:

1 year (Required) Soil vapor extraction: 1 year (Preferred)

SWPPP:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred) Engineer in Training (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Milwaukee, WI 53202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person