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Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Your role at GEI.

Job Description

We have an opportunity in our Glastonbury, Connecticut office for a well-rounded, self-motivated experienced Project Environmental Scientist, Geologist or Engineer. Prior experience in leading environmental site assessments and related site investigation activities is desired.

The successful candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of approaches, methods and regulatory requirements in planning and implementing successful environmental assessment.  

Develop, supervise, and lead project teams to perform environmental assessments and remedial studies, geological and engineering studies and designs using recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.

Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi-disciplinary teams and through external teaming relationships.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments - site inspections, regulatory and file reviews, report preparation.
• Phase II/III Subsurface Investigations - coordinating and supervising subcontractors; health and safety planning and implementation; environmental media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) sampling, well installation oversight, logging of borings); data management, manipulation, and analysis; and technical report development.
• Remediation Planning and Implementation - Remedial Action Plan development, field supervision and environmental media sampling, field implementation of health and safety; and technical report development.
• Regulatory Permitting and Transfer Act Filing Support - Research and preparation of environmental permits and Connecticut Transfer Act filings.
• Oversight of junior field staff to complete soil borings and groundwater monitoring well installations, collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil gas samples, collect data in complex field situations with supervision, and document field activities

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related environmental site assessment work.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Sciences (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resources) or similar Environmental Engineering (e.g., Civil or Environmental).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a desire to pursue and overcome challenges.
• Strong writing skills, including attention to detail, and experience with technical, scientific report preparation.
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented applicant.  Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment in the office and when in the field must be comfortable in adverse weather and site conditions, including working in rugged terrain. 
• Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel from time to time to client sites and facilities, work outside in any weather condition, and meet physical demands of field work.
• Focus on health and safety.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.