Field Geologist/Geotechnical Specialist

Location: Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Wilmington, Delaware; primarily field-based with approximately 90% travel and overnight stays near project sites.

Salary: $60,000–$85,000 per year.

Company

Environmental consulting and sustainable engineering organization delivering data-driven solutions for water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

What you will do

• Oversee geotechnical drilling, sampling, test pits, utility clearance, and subsurface exploration activities.
• Log and describe soil, rock, groundwater, lithology, sample depths, and drilling observations in accordance with industry standards.
• Perform field testing, including infiltration testing based on applicable stormwater best management practices.
• Maintain complete field documentation and communicate site conditions, activities, and data collection progress to engineers and project managers.
• Create and implement project Health and Safety Plans and maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Coordinate with geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, design teams, contractors, and other disciplines to support project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience with geotechnical logging or related field work.
• Knowledge of soil and rock classification, including the Unified Soil Classification System.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability to obtain it within six months; GIT or EIT is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors, perform physically demanding field work, carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally, and stay overnight near worksites for several weeks.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to operate company vehicles safely.

Nice to have

• Certified PennDOT Drilling Inspector credential.
• Experience with BoreDM, gINT, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, GPS equipment, and field data collection technology.

Culture & Benefits

• People-focused culture centered on employee, client, and community well-being.
• Flexible work environment with field and office responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.