Staff Professional (Geologist/Scientist)

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life 

Our Staff Professional (Geologist/Scientist) is an onsite/in-office and field-based position out of our Valley Forge, PA office and will support projects and field work within the northeast region including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland. This position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state overnight travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed. It should be noted that opportunities may become available to earn additional compensation through overtime and on-call projects that operate outside of normal business hours.

The Staff Professional will be supported in all aspects of an environmental and/or geologic assignment. Daily interaction with colleagues, clients, the public, and subcontractors will be normal; adaptability and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

The annual salary range for this role is $53,000 to $63,000 commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: 

• Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with peers, seniors, and our clients to build and strengthen relationships

• Be present and engaged in team and client meetings and share ideas

• Conduct field work at client sites to collect data. Fieldwork activities may include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations. 

• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers.

• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other resources for clients.

• Supervision of subcontractors in the field.

• Participate in emergency response activities (including 24/7 on-call rotation).

• Be knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas of responsibility

• Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within Onterris and for our clients and affiliates

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs.

• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Ability to engage in out-of-state field projects, including occasional overnight travel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills 

 These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited four-year college or university

• 0-3 years of environmental consulting (or similar) experience

• Must have valid Driver’s License; reliable and consistent means of transportation; and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Base knowledge of common field equipment preferred, but ability to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment (such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment, and GPS location equipment) is required.

• Ability to perform in-field physical activities (including lifting and carrying equipment).

• Exhibit discretion and good judgement; always maintaining confidentiality.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to consistently record geological data in the field with care and accuracy, and interpret results

• Ability to research geological information and apply it to projects

• Strong competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Foxit or ADOBE, Google Earth, and the ability to learn proprietary analytical systems.

• Basic acquaintance with environmental regulations

• Willing to periodically join on-call projects, and respond to work outside of normal business hours.

• This position can be physically demanding and with work environments/conditions requiring an individual to be capable of physical field duties. Assignments may entail large project areas, distance travel on foot, over various terrains and in adverse weather conditions. Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties, as verified through an annual physical examination.

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

• 40-Hr OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus

• Prior environmental consulting experience with industrial, municipal, and federal clientele is a plus

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.