Senior Staff Environmental Engineer/Scientist

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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer or Scientist at Geosyntec focusing on environmental assessments and contaminated site remediation. Role includes fieldwork, technical research, and report preparation in Washington, D.C.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,595 - $106,945 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Environmental due diligence including performance of Phase I ESAs and limited environmental compliance reviews
Technical research, review, and management of documents and data
Fieldwork such as soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling, drilling, and contractor oversight
Data compilation, review, and analysis
Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to project or office sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology (required)
At least 2 years of related experience
Knowledge of federal and state-specific regulatory drivers related to environmental assessment and remediation (required)
Prior experience in environmental consulting (valuable)
Experience in environmental site assessment, environmental permitting/compliance (preferred)
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD and/or GIS (preferred)
Excellent writing and communication skills (required)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick
personal paid time off
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental due diligencePhase I ESAenvironmental compliance reviewssoil samplinggroundwater samplingdrillingdata analysistechnical report preparationenvironmental site assessmentenvironmental permitting

Soft Skills

excellent writing skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in geologyOSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER trainingmedical monitoringclient-driven drug testingbackground testing