Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer
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Job Location:
Grand Junction, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning permitting remediation and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Step Into Your New Role
Kleinfelders Grand Junction CO region has an immediate opening for a Geologist Environmental Scientist or Environmental Engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience to work on environmental compliance assessment and remediation projects on our Western Slope Environmental team.This position will primarily be located in the greater Grand Junction or Rifle area with occasional travel to the Denver area / northern Front Range of Colorado.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing field activities data collection inspections soil soil vapor and groundwater sampling activitiessoil classification soil boring logs environmental drilling and monitoring well installation oversight authoring technical reports communicating with staff ensuring quality execution and evaluating site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure. Position will require working with and around heavy equipment/and or communicating with other subcontractors (e.g. drillers laboratories).
Qualified candidates should possess experience or knowledge relevant to:
- 0 -3years of related experience new graduates encouraged to apply
- Bachelors degree in Geology Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or related experience
- Familiarity with upstream oil and gas operations is a plus
- Experience conducting soil and/or groundwater environmental field investigations and data collection/sampling is a plus
- Oversight of soil borings rock coring and monitoring well installation is strongly preferred
- Observation and highly detailed documentation in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions
- Preparation of field reports
- Experience with various contaminants including petroleum compounds metals etc.
- Knowledge of Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) sampling investigation and remediation regulations is a plus
- Experience related to scheduling lab coordination data evaluation technical report writing and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)is a plus
- Knowledge of Colorado and/or Utah stormwater regulations and permitting requirements is a plus
- Familiar with SPCC and stormwater inspection requirements is a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required as well as effective oral and written communication skills
- General GIS and EQuIS database knowledge is a plus
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction and work independently or in a team environment
- Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather including hot and cold temperatures
- This role will include substantial field work (anticipate 3-5 days per week year-round)
- Field hours will vary and will regularly require longer than a standard 8-hour day (sometimes 10-13 hours per day)
- When not working in the field the employee will perform their duties remotely from a homebased office.
- Willingness to travel out of town occasionally for project work (approximately once or twice per quarter) to Denver area/CO Front Range
- Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organization and multi-tasking skills
The position requires strong attention to detail with excellent analytical judgment and problem-solving capabilities in order to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client-specific requirements.
Previous experience working on environmental projects and an established technical background in environmental compliance assessment and remediation is preferred but is not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range:. We will be accepting applications through 06/23/2026 (90 days from posting date).
Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Required Experience:
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