Geologist Jobs in Houston, TX
Geologist jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and Downtown Houston, across oil and gas, environmental consulting, and mining sectors. Employers hiring right now include ROUX, Fugro, and Roux Associates. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Alliance Technical Group is a growing environmental consulting and engineering firm. We’re looking for a senior technical professional, a geologist or engineer, to be the senior presence in our Houston office. You’ll lead projects in your area of strength, work directly with clients, and mentor staff. You’ll also draw on our assessment, remediation, and civil/environmental engineering groups when a project needs them, and you’ll know when that is. For the right person, there is a clear path to leading the office.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Lead and technically review projects in your area of expertise, whether environmental assessment and due diligence, remediation and compliance, or civil/environmental engineering
- Serve as a day-to-day client contact, building relationships and bringing in new work
- Recognize when a project needs additional specialists and coordinate with our regional and national technical teams
- Prepare and review proposals, scopes, budgets, and technical reports
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff and help build the Houston team
- Help shape the office’s service offerings as it grows
Pay Rate
Starting at $150,000/annually
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
- 10+ years of consulting experience in environmental assessment, remediation, or civil/environmental engineering
- Active Texas P.G. or P.E.
- Familiarity with TCEQ programs
- Strong technical judgment and communication with clients and regulators
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations
- Interest in mentoring and in growing into office leadership
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Business development or proposal experience
- Experience in more than one discipline or service line
- Existing Houston-area client, lender, municipal, or law firm relationships
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
Key Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
Referral Program
Per Diem & Paid Travel
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EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
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Job Summary
Alliance Technical Group is a growing environmental consulting and engineering firm. We’re looking for a senior technical professional, a geologist or engineer, to be the senior presence in our Houston office. You’ll lead projects in your area of strength, work directly with clients, and mentor staff. You’ll also draw on our assessment, remediation, and civil/environmental engineering groups when a project needs them, and you’ll know when that is. For the right person, there is a clear path to leading the office.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Lead and technically review projects in your area of expertise, whether environmental assessment and due diligence, remediation and compliance, or civil/environmental engineering
- Serve as a day-to-day client contact, building relationships and bringing in new work
- Recognize when a project needs additional specialists and coordinate with our regional and national technical teams
- Prepare and review proposals, scopes, budgets, and technical reports
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff and help build the Houston team
- Help shape the office’s service offerings as it grows
Pay Rate
Starting at $150,000/annually
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
- 10+ years of consulting experience in environmental assessment, remediation, or civil/environmental engineering
- Active Texas P.G. or P.E.
- Familiarity with TCEQ programs
- Strong technical judgment and communication with clients and regulators
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations
- Interest in mentoring and in growing into office leadership
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Business development or proposal experience
- Experience in more than one discipline or service line
- Existing Houston-area client, lender, municipal, or law firm relationships
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
Key Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
Referral Program
Per Diem & Paid Travel
Employee Discount Hub
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
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Geologist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a geologist job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's Energy Corridor and Greenway Plaza, where oil and gas operators, independent exploration companies, and environmental consulting firms cluster. Petroleum geology, geomechanics, and subsurface modeling skills are in highest demand here. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with seismic interpretation software and familiarity with Gulf of Mexico basin geology have a clear edge in this market over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire geologists in Houston?
Employers hiring geologists in Houston right now include ROUX, Fugro, and Roux Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's hiring base is unusually deep, drawing on major integrated oil companies, independent E&P firms, environmental services contractors, and engineering consultancies all headquartered or regionally centered in the city.
Are there remote geologist jobs in Houston?
Yes, but remote work is limited for hands-on roles that require fieldwork, core analysis, or site inspections. About 57% of geologist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those openings tend to sit in subsurface data interpretation, technical consulting, and GIS-based roles where the work is primarily desk-based and software-driven.
How can I get a geologist job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through environmental consulting firms, which hire geologists at the staff level for site assessment and remediation work and often train on the job. Entry-level roles as field technician, staff geologist, or lab analyst at firms serving the petrochemical corridor also open the door. Completing a senior thesis on Houston-area subsurface geology or Gulf Coast stratigraphy and pursuing certifications in hazardous materials handling gives early-career candidates a concrete local advantage.
Which industries hire the most geologists in Houston?
Houston geologist roles concentrate in Fintech, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's standing as the global center of the energy industry means oil and gas exploration and production drives the majority of local demand, with environmental services and mining adding steady volume year-round.
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