Environmental Geologist Jobs
Environmental Geologist jobs are open across environmental consulting, government agencies, energy, and construction, from entry-level field positions to senior project managers and principal scientists, with specializations in remediation, site assessment, and hydrogeology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.
Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Project Environmental Engineer or Geologist specializing in environmental site assessment, contaminated site remediation, and regulatory compliance to join our Horsham, PA office. The candidate will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting consulting projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, and grow professionally.
What You Will Do
- Perform field investigations for environmental and hydrogeologic projects, including comprehensive soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling.
- Perform field, facility, and data evaluations for environmental regulatory compliance projects.
- Analyze and interpret complex field and laboratory data using advanced analytical methods.
- Assist project teams in developing recommendations for environmental strategies, remedial alternatives, and remediation designs.
- Prepare technical reports, regulatory compliance documentation, permit applications, and cost estimates.
- Formulate preliminary conclusions, recommendations, and strategies to address environmental site issues.
What We Are Looking For
- Working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license is desired.
- Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical findings, conclusions, and recommendations in reports and regulatory documents.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
- Strong client service orientation with excellent communication abilities.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates project needs, and proactively builds relationships with colleagues across teams and offices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology (Master's degree preferred).
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in environmental site assessment and remediation projects.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements
- Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
- Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
- The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
- Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
- Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Format and Schedule
- Standard Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexibility in daily hours. Some night and weekend work may be required.
- Work Format: On-site or Hybrid
- Office Location: Horsham, PA.
- Travel Requirement: Travel throughout Mid-Atlantic and out of the region required.
Salary Information
- The expected base salary range for this position is $78,000 to $87,000 per year.
- Specific compensation for the successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, education, training, qualifications, and work location.
- Supplemental Pay: Annual bonus is based on individual and company performance
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Health and wellness offerings.
- 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Company-paid long-term care insurance and life insurance.
- Company-paid identity protection.
- Opportunity to join firm ownership. [Include for Directors and above only]
How to Apply
We invite you to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team. Candidates are required to possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. We will provide reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable laws.
Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job, which include in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Who's Hiring
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services24

- HALEY & ALDRICH9

- AECOM6

- Geosyntec Consultants5

- Groundwater & Environmental Services4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental geologist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Experience collecting soil, groundwater, or soil vapor samples using standard field protocols
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA and CERCLA
- Proficiency in preparing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment reports
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to complete it before project work begins
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field sites as project schedules require
Tips for Your Environmental Geologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to site types
Environmental geologist job descriptions often call out specific site experience like Superfund, brownfields, or underground storage tanks. Match your resume's project descriptions to whichever site types the posting names, using the same terminology the employer uses.
List your state PE and certifications prominently
Licenses like Professional Geologist, HAZWOPER 40-hour, and state-specific certifications are often minimum requirements, not preferences. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental geologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory framework
Roles focused on RCRA compliance, CERCLA remediation, or Clean Water Act permitting require different experience. Targeting openings that match the regulatory programs you know best puts you ahead of generalist applicants who can't speak to those frameworks.
Prepare a field methods summary for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask which sampling protocols, drilling methods, and logging techniques you've used in the field. Have a concise, specific answer ready covering soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion work so you can respond without hedging or generalizing.
Negotiate using your specialty, not just title
If you hold a niche skill, such as vapor intrusion modeling, PFAS investigation, or 3D site conceptual model development, frame it in the offer conversation. Firms with active projects in those areas often have budget flexibility for candidates who reduce their training curve.
Environmental Geologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental geologists?
The companies hiring the most environmental geologists right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, HALEY & ALDRICH, and AECOM, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consulting firms and government contractors tend to have the most consistent hiring volume across the country.
How many environmental geologist jobs are remote?
About 48% of environmental geologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Data review, report writing, and regulatory compliance positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, while site investigation and sampling roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an environmental geologist?
You typically start by earning a bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science, then gain field experience through internships or entry-level technician roles focused on site assessments and sampling. Pursuing a Professional Geologist license in your state strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many environmental geologists also complete HAZWOPER training and build specializations in areas like remediation or hydrogeology through project work over time.
How do you get hired as an environmental geologist with little experience?
Focus your applications on field technician and staff geologist roles at environmental consulting firms, which are built for candidates coming out of school. Highlight any academic fieldwork, senior thesis research, or volunteer sampling projects. Completing HAZWOPER 40-hour certification before applying removes a common barrier. Firms that staff large remediation contracts often hire entry-level geologists in cohorts and train them on the job.
What does the environmental geologist interview process look like?
Most environmental geologist interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your field experience and regulatory familiarity, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects, sampling methods, and report writing. Some firms include a short writing exercise or ask you to review a sample boring log or site map. Final rounds often involve meeting a project manager or technical lead who assesses your ability to work independently in the field.
Where can I find and apply to environmental geologist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental geologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preferences, and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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