Looking for a place to grow your career? A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough environmental problems? Geosyntec is the place for you!
Our Pacific Northwest branch (Seattle, Portland, and Anchorage) is seeking a specialized individual who has educational and practice experience with both programming and environmental engineering and/or sciences. This individual will work with an experienced team of engineers and scientists in developing digital tools to be used during fieldwork for collecting, visualizing, and managing field data.
If you are looking for a home for the best years of your career, an opportunity to work for a dynamic, employee-owned firm on challenging projects with extraordinarily talented professionals who are recognized throughout the U.S. for their technical capabilities, then Geosyntec is the place for you!
Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:
Designing, programming, testing, using, and supporting customized digital data collection and management applications for environmental site investigations and remediation;
Interacting with internal and external clients to support field applications, database management, and data visualization for environmental projects;
Conducting data post-processing, cleaning, and quality control of digital field data;
Creating, querying, and modifying Access and SQL databases of environmental data;
Interacting with and creating web APIs to provide environmental data to web developers;
Implementing and publishing statistical analyses of environmental data on the web;
Performing fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and remediation system O&M;
Analyzing chemical data and contaminant fate & transport;
Evaluating and implementing groundwater and soil remedies;
Preparing maps, tables, and figures to visualize data; and
Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture, as you kick start your career. Here are some other things you should know about this position with Geosyntec:
Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety (40-Hour HAZWOPER certified preferred), first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
Fieldwork: Up to 50%
Overnight travel: Up to 25%
Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree in geomatics, computer science, science, or engineering. [required]
At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following programing languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, R, or other equivalent languages. [required]
At least 1 year of technical training and experience performing fieldwork and collecting soil, surface water, and groundwater samples. [preferred]
Experience with one or more web development framework such as React, Angular, Vue, Django, Flask, ASP.NET Web API. [required]
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, including the ability to automate processes using scripts (e.g. Python). [required]
Proficiency with Microsoft Access, including the ability to write complex queries and automate routine workflows (e.g. with VBA and SQL). [preferred]
Experience with dimensional modeling and visualization (e.g., gINT, EVS) including the process of converting, importing, and exporting the surfaces between programs. [preferred]
Use and understanding of GPS surveying for data collection. [preferred]
Understanding and use of Graphic Design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). [preferred]
Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection. [preferred]
Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. [preferred]
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. [required]
Preferred candidates will also possess the following professional attributes:
Vision and desire to lead a data management and visualization practice in the environmental consulting industry.
Patience and planning skills to work toward a data management and visualization practice.
Ability to talk to and engage clients in business development and willingness to learn new business development skills.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT GEOSYNTEC?
Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.
WHY CHOOSE GEOSYNTEC?
Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you’re looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees’ quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits.
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