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Job DescriptionSalary: DOE Position: Staff Geologist Location: Austin, TX Mission/ Position Description Summary The mission of a Staff Geologist for HVJ, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction following the applicable standards, specifications and company guidelines. Responsibilities Include: Performing field work including marking borings, lab testing as needed, logging behind drill rigs (ability to lift 50 lbs. and some travel and alternating shiftwork should be expected) Coordinate field and/or lab assignments Engineering analyses for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and settlement. Drafting geotechnical reports for Project Mangers review Assisting Project Managers in Business Development Key Criteria/Requirements: MSCE or BSCE with three to five years of directly related experience. Registered GIT or in the process of becoming one. Excellent written and communication skills and strong math and science skills Valid Texas Driver License Ability to tolerate year round outdoor work Ability to trouble shoot and fix testing equipment a plus Ability to work nights and weekends sometimes traveling within Texas (as needed) Additional Key Expectations: Obtain PG license within 2 years Key Accountabilities: Utilization The amount of time spent working on billable projects. Timeliness/Punctuality Meeting expected deadlines & expected working time. Participation in Professional Organizations One meeting a month towards PE certification/maintenance. Career Development Relevant In-house Training Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental, Health & Vision insurance Employer Paid Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Referral Program Professional development & growth opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Casual environment Bonus Eligibility Flexible work environment/arrangements Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be capable of distance driving and have the ability to work weekends and/or shiftwork when required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Immediate Job Openings – Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. has immediate openings in Austin for highly-motivated Professional Geologist with excellent project organization, writing, and communication skills. Applicants must possess degrees in a Geology, Earth Science, or related field. Pay is 70-90k dependent on experience and qualifications. Initial benefits package includes paid dental, vision, health, and life insurance. This position is a hybrid position. Applicants must be able to be at jobsites and/or offices in the Austin and San Antonio area for fieldwork, meetings, training, and other duties. This job requires fieldwork 1-5 days a week. We pay all costs for necessary training and licensing. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments., • Conducting Karst Surveys., • Conducting Geologic Assessments., • Analyzing geological data., • Communicating with clients about regulatory needs and requirements., • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related field is required., • Five years' work experience in consulting is preferred., • Eligibility for certification as a Professional Geologist in the state of Texas required. Candidates with an existing PG are preferred., • Certifications or licenses as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is preferred., • Experience in field work, sampling, logging, and drilling operations. Skills and Special Requirements: • Ability to produce clear field notes for reference by team., • Ability to write clear and concise reports for clients with varying knowledge levels., • Ability to communicate clearly with colleges and clients in writing and in person., • Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and tasks with competing deadlines., • Proficiency in geological mapping and geophysical testing., • Proficiency with GIS systems (ArcGIS or similar) preferred. About Baer Engineering – Baer Engineering is a problem-solving company dedicated to excellence and committed to client satisfaction. Our interdisciplinary, employee-centric team comprises engineers, geologists, biologists, environmental scientists, archaeologists, and industrial hygienists who work collaboratively on a wide array of project types. Sustainability through Responsible Engineering of the Built Environment™ is Baer’s credo. We focus on environmental, health, and safety; industrial hygiene; and facilities engineering. Typical projects could include assessment of environmental impacts for proposed project designs; environmental permitting; stormwater and wastewater management; sustainable design development; assessments of Brownfields for reuse; subsurface investigations; building envelope evaluations; monitoring jobsite safety; asbestos and lead surveys; industrial permitting, monitoring, and compliance reporting; and, health and safety training. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies; institutions; industry; contractors; commercial clients; and prime architectural/engineering firms. This type of exposure is a great opportunity for any professional to gain a variety of experiences that may not be offered in a large firm.

We are seeking geologists to support federal projects with agencies such as EPA, USACE, and DOE. The geologist independently conducts moderate to highly complex field investigations, oversees drilling operations, and collects geologic and environmental data. PG (Professional Geologist) License.

We are looking for a Research Geologist for the Gulf Coast Carbon Center (GCCC) to perform reearch focusing on subsurgace geologic aspects of CO2 storage.In this position, the researcher will have the following responsibilities:.Writing proposals and securing funding for projects.Planning and perfor

A leading specialty engineering firm in Austin is seeking a Staff Geologist to support project managers and ensure client satisfaction.

Eligibility for certification as a Professional Geologist in the state of Texas required. Our interdisciplinary, employee-centric team comprises engineers, geologists, biologists, environmental scientists, archaeologists, and industrial hygienists who work collaboratively on a wide array of project