**Staff Geologist** **Job Details** **Job Location** Houston - North - Houston, TX **Position Type** Full Time **Job Description:** UES is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated **Staff Geologist** to join our team. This position offers a balance of in-office task management and hands-on fieldwork, with significant opportunities for professional growth into project management roles. If you have 1-3 years of experience in environmental soil and groundwater investigations and technical report writing, we encourage you to apply. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Conduct field activities for soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects. + Perform environmental investigations, collect environmental data, and support environmental site assessments. + Assist Senior Geologists with project execution and planning. + Plan and manage soil and groundwater investigation activities. + Analyze and interpret field data, creating detailed summaries. + Write comprehensive technical reports for clients and stakeholders. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geology or a related science field. + 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting, including technical report writing. + Legal authorization to work in the U.S. + Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. + Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. + Willingness to travel up to 50-75%, which may include occasional overnight travel. + Comfortable working in various outdoor site conditions and project locations. + Ability to pass a workplace physical, drug screening, and background check. + Strong communication skills to effectively interact with contractors, clients, regulatory personnel, and team members. + Proficiency in technical writing and data interpretation **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Geoscientist-In-Training (GIT) or Professional Geoscientist (PG) license. + 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training or equivalent. **About Us:** _The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies._ _Now, as we work together as_ **_Team UES_** _, our core values continue to portray who we are and what we believe. These values are represented by the acronym_ **_STRIVE_** _:_ **_S_** _afety |_ **_T_** _eamwork |_ **_R_** _esponsiveness |_ **_I_** _ntegrity |_ **_V_** _alue |_ **_E_** _xcellence_ _With this focus, our team members are_ **_empowered_** _to be_ **_industry leaders_** _in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on_ **_servant leadership_** _enables us to be_ **_trusted partners_** _, solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully._ Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family: + 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match! + Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere! + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Seven paid holidays per year + Tuition reimbursement + Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance + Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)