
Staff Environmental Geologist or Scientist
Baton Rouge, LAFull-timePosted 6 days agoStill listed today
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Geosyntec Consultants is seeking an early-career environmental geologist or scientist for its contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in Baton Rouge. The role applies academic knowledge to environmental consulting projects while developing business skills. Work includes field investigations, data evaluation, remedy implementation, modeling, compliance and permitting, and technical document preparation. Regular fieldwork and overnight travel are required.
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Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Scientist in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office, as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and remediation system O&M;
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Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
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Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
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Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
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Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization;
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Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
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Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
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Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
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Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
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Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science. (required)
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Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
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At least 2 years of experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
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Prior research experience in structural, mining, or hydrogeology. (preferred)
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Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
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Experience with ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS. (preferred)
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Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
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Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
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Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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How this job compares
Set against the 780 open Environmental Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$83–136K/yr519 salary ranges
- US median$26–34/hr75 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Environmental Scientist jobs in Louisiana and 780 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Environmental Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 655 postings).
- Education
- 323 of the 780 open Environmental Scientist jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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