Geologist jobs in Essex, VT

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s South Burlington, VT office is seeking an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer to join our team starting in Summer 2024!

Responsibilities

• Field data collection (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil gas sampling)
• Observe and document drilling activities (soil borings and monitoring well installation)
• Observe and document site construction/remediation activities for environmental compliance
• Leveraging technology to support data management and visualization
• Conduct site assessments
• Assist with writing technical reports, correspondence, notes and memoranda

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work in field and office settings
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated and ability to problem solve and work independently

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of engineering or environmental consulting experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• BS in Geology, Environmental Scientist, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering (MS preferred)
• Experience with fieldwork preferred.
• Internship experience & EIT preferred
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required after 30 days of employment. 

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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