What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist II position at GSI Engineering LLC?
Overview
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
The Geologist II manages field investigations, performs complex sampling and data analysis, and contributes to
technical reporting for environmental and geoscience projects. This role is responsible for interpreting site data,
ensuring regulatory compliance, and interacting with clients and stakeholders to meet project goals
Responsibilities
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here
ID 2025-2055
Position Type Full-Time
Location US-AZ-Phoenix
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
The Geologist II manages field investigations, performs complex sampling and data analysis, and contributes to
technical reporting for environmental and geoscience projects. This role is responsible for interpreting site data,
ensuring regulatory compliance, and interacting with clients and stakeholders to meet project goals
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute field investigations with moderate supervision, including environmental sampling and
- Analyze and interpret field and laboratory data for use in technical deliverables and regulatory reports.
- Lead field crews in soil logging, well installation, and data collection activities.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and laboratories to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
- Prepare complete Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and site characterization reports.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and client-specific protocols.
- Review junior staff field documentation and provide feedback or corrections as needed.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues related to schedule, scope, or safety to project management.
- Contribute to proposal writing and scope development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required.
- 4 years of relevant environmental or geotechnical experience.
- Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certification required, working toward Professional Geologist (PG) if
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour refresher (if applicable).
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, field logging software, and GIS tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations, remediation strategies, and site investigation
- Experience leading field crews and completing Phase I/II ESAs, soil/groundwater sampling, and data
- Demonstrated ability to prepare regulatory reports and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying fieldconditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps,grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles suchas sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverseweather conditions.
- The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required forfieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with projectteams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, andability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl,kneel and sit)
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here
ID 2025-2055
Position Type Full-Time
Location US-AZ-Phoenix
