Senior Environmental Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Technician in our Richmond, Virginia office. The position will assist with sample collection of diverse materials including, but not limited to, soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests; conduct water quality sampling for discharge permit compliance and environmental remediation projects, provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities to senior level project personnel; and provide additional field and office support to project managers for a diverse private and public sector client base. The role requires the ability to comprehend project plans and specifications and a strong willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for extensive periods of time, including the possibility of overnights, weekends, and holidays. An interest in building a career in the environmental consulting field is essential.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect samples and perform field tests on process water, surface water, and groundwater samples primarily associated with industrial treatment processes, groundwater remediation systems, or environmental due diligence activities;
- Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g. technical specifications, sampling plans, work plans, Quality Assurance (QA) Plans, etc.);
- Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
- Prepare water quality data summaries and reports and communicate with client representatives in a timely manner;
- Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with client contract requirements, company policy & procedures;
- Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
- Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
- Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures;
- Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general inspection services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or water treatment quality assurance activities, as needed.
- Be available for weekend or overnight shifts as required. Although not common, overnight shifts may be required for periods that last for multiple weeks.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience, an associate degree or college diploma and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience, or a bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects. (required)
- Experience ensuring field activities comply with QA plans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously. (required)
- Experience with the operation of industry-typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers, water quality meters, water level meters, and other equipment. (preferred)
- Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air. (preferred)
- Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
- Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform basic calculations in science and engineering applications. (required)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
- Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)
- Perform regular field work duties outdoors in varied weather conditions and overnight travel. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum: $29.39 /hour / Maximum: $41.14/hour (Richmond, VA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.