Environmental Geologist, Scientist or Engineer (Entry Level)

Antea Group is hiring an entry-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer in Portland, OR. The role involves supporting project teams on environmental assessments and remediation activities, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The position includes up to 70% regional travel, with potential overnight stays at various sites. Candidates should have a BS in a related field, be detail-oriented, and possess a valid driver's license. Safety awareness is crucial.
Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, entry-level Environmental Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer in Portland, Oregon.

Qualified individuals must have strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written), and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong technical support team.

This safety-sensitive position reports to a project manager and will support project teams on a variety of project assignments. Primary responsibilities would include supporting the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and more complex acquisition and divestiture projects. Other project assignments may include site remediation activities, technical and safety oversight of subcontractors, permitting, and sample collection. Primary tasks would include project research, data compilation and organization, site reconnaissance, technical report writing. Additional tasks could include preparing work and health and safety plans; conducting soil and groundwater investigations and sampling; remediation system operation and maintenance; data entry, management, and analyses.

This is a full-time position with up to 70% of regional travel anticipated. This may require working alone in remote locations and/or out-of-state work supporting other company offices. Typical travel includes staying over at site locations for several nights per week, a couple of weeks per month. The locations may change based on client contracts and remediation site needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training
• BS in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science / Geology / Environmental Engineering or related science major
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc).
• Entry Level 0 – 3 years of applicable environmental experience
• This position will require a 40-hour HAZWOPER OSHA certification. While current certification is desirable, it is not required to apply. HAZWOPER training will be provided upon employment if the successful candidate(s) is/are not already certified

Experience & Fundamental Skill Set
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an innate attention to detail
• Strong time management and decision-making skills
• Able to work independently at remote locations to troubleshoot issues with sampling equipment and produce results
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects or assignments
• Interest and motivation to diversify skill set with additional training
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulatory framework
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Potential employees must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, pre-employment drug screening (as permitted by law), and baseline physical (safety-sensitive roles). They must also have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Antea®Group focuses strongly on safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate an awareness of safe operations and be willing to accommodate long or non-standard work hours on a project-by-project basis.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment - Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Sedentary to light work (typical office or administrative work)
• Frequently required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting and carrying of low (under 25lbs) to moderate (25-49lbs) weight objects
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching)
• Subject to inside environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change)
• Operation of a motor vehicle

Additionally, if you are assigned work in the field at client project sites you will need to complete a medical surveillance/fitness-for-duty examination and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• Medium to heavy work
• Subject to outside environmental conditions: heat/cold, wind, wet and/or humid, etc.
• Occasional stooping (bending body downward and forward), kneeling (bending legs at the knee), crouching (bending body downward and forward), and climbing
• Frequent lifting (including push/pull, hold/carry) of light, moderate, and possibly heavy-weight objects
• Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, including but not limited to: proximity to moving vehicles, parts, or equipment; exposure to chemicals; pressure (including noise); electrical hazards; biological hazards; excavation/trenching; confined spaces; elevated work; materials handling
• May be required to wear an air-purifying respirator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hourly salary range for this position is $25.25-$29.00. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience.

Antea Group offers its full-time and part-time employees excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability benefits; paid time off; 401(k); and a leading-edge wellness program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antea Group is an EEO/AA employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other protected status.

NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME

Job Number

JN -022025-499

Position Type

Full Time Talent

Practice Area

Environmental Mergers and Acquisitions (TS)

Years of Experience

0-3

State

Oregon

City

Portland

Min. Hourly

$25.25

Max. Hourly

$29.00

Date Posted

2/7/2025