Senior Staff Geologist / Environmental Scientist
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A highly respected, employee-owned, national consulting firm is seeking a Senior Staff Geologist / Environmental Scientist to support complex environmental and geologic projects in the Pittsburgh market. This role offers a balanced mix of fieldwork, technical analysis, client interaction, and project leadership within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

The position is ideal for a mid to senior level environmental professional who enjoys technical problem solving, project execution, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Site Assessments and Site Characterization
• Perform environmental site characterization and remediation support activities
• Evaluate and interpret soil, groundwater, bedrock, and vapor data
• Prepare subsurface maps, cross sections, and technical figures
• Execute field investigations including drilling oversight, sampling, and aquifer evaluations
• Apply knowledge of state land recycling and storage tank regulatory programs
• Manage clean fill evaluations and compliance with fill management policies
• Prepare technical plans, reports, and regulatory documentation
• Direct and supervise field staff during sampling and testing activities
• Review laboratory and field data and compile findings into written reports
• Support proposal development and quality control review of proposals
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions
• Collaborate with senior staff on complex projects and lead medium complexity projects
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance on all project activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant environmental or geologic consulting experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification or licensure in field of expertise required or in progress
• Strong experience with environmental site assessments and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why This Opportunity

• Employee-owned organization with long-term ownership potential
• Exposure to complex and high-impact environmental projects
• Strong technical mentorship and career development pathway
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, and education reimbursement
• Supportive, team-oriented professional culture

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary, performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, and education reimbursement.

For more information, please contact Joana Todd
Tel: 541-787-4005
Email: jtodd@nes-llc.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joana-todd-10164120

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