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We are seeking a motivated Project Geologist, Project Scientist, or Project Engineer with a strong background in environmental remediation to join our Technical Services Organization. This mid-career role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, develop technical leadership skills, and grow into a Technical Lead role on small to moderately complex assignments. This position must report to the CAPE office in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Responsibilities
Provide support for project planning, field sampling, quality control oversight, design evaluations, data analysis, and reporting.
Develop technical plans and reports including sampling and analysis plans, quality control plans, and construction completion reports.
Schedule and oversee field activities such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling, subcontractor management, and remediation system operation.
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and preparation of regulatory submittals.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to CAPE’s technical quality standards and procedures.
Collaborate with project and senior management to deliver high-quality results that meet budget, schedule, and client expectations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in environmental remediation. Experience working in Hawaii/Tropical Pacific preferred.
Certifications/Training:
Preferred: Licensed Engineer or Geologist in Training (E.I.T. or G.I.T.) or able to obtain Professional Registration within six months of hire
HAZWOPER 40-hour training (and annual refresher).
Adult First Aid/CPR.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with satisfactory record.
U.S. citizenship required (due to federal contracting requirements).
Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with federal environmental regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard tools (CAD, ArcGIS, modeling software).
Work Environment & Travel
Position requires up to 50% travel annually for project support.
Field conditions may involve exposure to varying weather, hazardous materials, and physical demands.
Salary
$80K - $102K commensurate with experience
WHY CAPE?
For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals, and employees’
professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.
CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home. Straight time overtime may be offered on certain field assignments.
CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.
Communication
Any communication regarding this position will come from an email address ending in cape-inc.com. Scammers may try to imitate our HR team. Please use caution when replying to emails that are from other domains. To ensure you are applying for a legitimate job, please only complete a job application that originates from https://www.cape-inc.com/environmental-jobs.
Posted: 06/19/2026
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We are seeking a motivated Project Geologist, Project Scientist, or Project Engineer with a strong background in environmental remediation to join our Technical Services Organization. This mid-career role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, develop technical leadership skills, and grow into a Technical Lead role on small to moderately complex assignments. This position must report to the CAPE office in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Responsibilities
Provide support for project planning, field sampling, quality control oversight, design evaluations, data analysis, and reporting.
Develop technical plans and reports including sampling and analysis plans, quality control plans, and construction completion reports.
Schedule and oversee field activities such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling, drilling, subcontractor management, and remediation system operation.
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and preparation of regulatory submittals.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to CAPE’s technical quality standards and procedures.
Collaborate with project and senior management to deliver high-quality results that meet budget, schedule, and client expectations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in environmental remediation. Experience working in Hawaii/Tropical Pacific preferred.
Certifications/Training:
Preferred: Licensed Engineer or Geologist in Training (E.I.T. or G.I.T.) or able to obtain Professional Registration within six months of hire
HAZWOPER 40-hour training (and annual refresher).
Adult First Aid/CPR.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with satisfactory record.
U.S. citizenship required (due to federal contracting requirements).
Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with federal environmental regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard tools (CAD, ArcGIS, modeling software).
Work Environment & Travel
Position requires up to 50% travel annually for project support.
Field conditions may involve exposure to varying weather, hazardous materials, and physical demands.
Salary
$80K - $102K commensurate with experience
WHY CAPE?
For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals, and employees’
professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.
CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home. Straight time overtime may be offered on certain field assignments.
CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.
Communication
Any communication regarding this position will come from an email address ending in cape-inc.com. Scammers may try to imitate our HR team. Please use caution when replying to emails that are from other domains. To ensure you are applying for a legitimate job, please only complete a job application that originates from https://www.cape-inc.com/environmental-jobs.
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Who's Hiring
- PARKHILL1P
- HALEY & ALDRICH1
- Universal Engineering Sciences1
- CAPE Environmental Management1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote geologist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geology, geoscience, or earth science
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data analysis
- Experience with field data collection, logging, and sample collection methods
- Familiarity with industry software including Petrel, gINT, or Leapfrog
- Professional Geologist licensure or eligibility to obtain state licensure
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, drilling methods, or subsurface characterization
Tips for Your Remote Geologist Job Search
Tailor your resume for field versus lab roles
Recruiters scan fast, so move your field experience, software proficiencies like ArcGIS or RockWorks, and certifications like PG licensure to the top third of your resume based on whether the role is field-heavy or lab-based.
Highlight your mapping and software stack
Most geologist postings list specific software requirements. Call out your competencies with ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Petrel, or gINT explicitly in a skills section so applicant tracking systems don't filter your resume before a human sees it.
Target openings by project phase and industry
Geologist roles in environmental remediation move on a very different cycle than oil and gas exploration. Filter by industry and project type so your experience matches the actual work, not just the job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for technical and field scenario questions
Interviewers often walk through a real project scenario, asking how you'd handle site characterization, unexpected lithology changes, or data gaps. Practice articulating your decision-making process out loud before your interview, not just the outcomes.
Negotiate using licensure and project scope
If you hold a Professional Geologist license or have led multi-phase investigations, use those as leverage in negotiation. Offer letters for licensed geologists often have more flexibility than postings suggest, especially when fieldwork or travel is involved.
Remote Geologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote geologist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote geologist employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote geologists?
Employers currently hiring remote geologists include PARKHILL, HALEY & ALDRICH, and Universal Engineering Sciences, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote geologist roles.
Can you get a remote geologist job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote geologist openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote geologist jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote geologists on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote geologist roles.
Which industries hire the most remote geologists?
The sectors hiring the most remote geologists are Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire geologists remotely most consistently.
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