Environmental Geologist Jobs in Florida
Environmental Geologist jobs in Florida are consistently active, with demand concentrated in environmental consulting, remediation contracting, and state regulatory compliance work at every level from entry-level field technician through senior project geologist. The largest hiring markets are Tampa, Miami, and Orlando, where firms such as Arcadis, Tetra Tech, and WSP maintain established Florida operations. The most in-demand specialties in Florida center on contaminated site assessment, groundwater monitoring, and Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments driven by the state's dense development activity and brownfield redevelopment programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a motivated Environmental Geologist for employment in the Orlando. FL office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
- Prepare technical work plans and reports.
- Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
- Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
- Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
- Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
- Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
- Performs unsupervised field tasks.
- Direct staff in the execution of tasks.
- Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
- Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
- Provide technical expertise support.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology) + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Successful candidate will have to pass a background check and motor vehicle records check.
- You will also be enrolled in our medical surveillance program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology).
- Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
- Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require occasional travel within the United States.
- Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies
- Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
- Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable
- Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
- Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.
- Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs of sampling equipment and coolers, with assistance up to 90% of the time.
- Safely drive and operate a full size pickup truck.
- Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
- Be medically fit for wearing a respirator.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental geologist jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Professional Geologist license issued by the Florida Board of Professional Geologists or ability to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or a closely related earth science field
- Experience conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments under ASTM standards
- Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection cleanup criteria and reporting requirements
- Proficiency with groundwater sampling, soil boring oversight, and site characterization field methods
- Experience using geographic information systems software for environmental data mapping and reporting
Environmental Geologist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental geologist in Florida?
To practice as a geologist in Florida you must obtain licensure through the Florida Board of Professional Geologists, which requires a qualifying degree in geology or a related science, documented professional experience, and passage of the Association of State Boards of Geology examinations. Most Florida employers expect candidates to be licensed or actively pursuing licensure. A bachelor's degree is the minimum for most entry roles, and a master's degree is common for positions involving complex site characterization or expert reporting.
How much do environmental geologists make in Florida?
Environmental geologists in Florida earn a median of about $95,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,440 for the lowest 10% to over $164,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental geologists in Florida?
Employers hiring environmental geologists in Florida right now include AECOM, S&ME, and HALEY & ALDRICH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's active brownfield redevelopment pipeline and extensive underground storage tank remediation work keep large consulting firms and state-contracted remediation companies posting openings throughout the year.
Which Florida cities have the most environmental geologist jobs?
The cities with the most environmental geologist openings in Florida are Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. Tampa and Miami anchor the market because of their concentration of environmental consulting offices, large infrastructure projects, and proximity to industrial corridors requiring ongoing contamination assessment, while Orlando's rapid commercial development and brownfield redevelopment activity sustain consistent demand for site assessment and regulatory compliance work.
Are there remote environmental geologist jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental geology is fundamentally a field-based discipline, and most Florida positions require on-site soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, and regulatory inspection work that cannot be done remotely. About 100% of environmental geologist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be senior report-writing, data review, or project management roles rather than field-heavy positions.
How can I get hired as a environmental geologist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a field technician or staff geologist role at one of Florida's large environmental consulting firms, where new graduates perform soil and groundwater sampling under licensed geologist supervision. Arcadis, Tetra Tech, and WSP all recruit Florida new graduates for field staff positions. Completing the geologist-in-training registration with the Florida Board of Professional Geologists while pursuing your first role signals commitment to licensure and gives you a concrete edge over candidates who have not started that process.
Where can I find and apply to environmental geologist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to environmental geologist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across consulting firms, remediation contractors, and state agency roles. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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