Environmental Scientist / Geologist

About the Role

Touchstone Environmental Geology, PC, a small, hands-on environmental consulting firm, is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Geologist for a full-time position. This role offers the opportunity to learn every part of a project from proposal to regulatory closure and take on real responsibility early. Mentorship is provided for those aspiring to become a licensed Professional Geologist.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527-21) and assist with Phase II investigations.
• Oversee drilling, soil probing, monitoring well installation, and excavation and remediation work.
• Collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples.
• Perform Community Air Monitoring (CAMP) and health and safety monitoring on NYC OER, NYSDEC Brownfield, and spill sites.
• Handle waste characterization sampling, UST closures, and PBS facility work.
• Write daily field reports, boring logs, data tables, and figures.
• Assist in preparing investigation reports, work plans, and proposals.
• Coordinate with drillers, laboratories, clients, and regulators.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• 0–3+ years of experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER or willingness to obtain it.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work at sites on Long Island, NYC, NJ, and CT.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Pluses

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction, 10-Hour Construction, or current 8-Hour Refresher.
• Experience with NYSDEC or NYC OER.
• AutoCAD, GIS, or other mapping/graphics software.
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or working toward PG licensure.

What We Offer

• Salary: $58,000–$85,000, depending on experience.
• Health insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Direct mentorship from a licensed PG and QEP, with a path to PG licensure.
• Varied work including Phase I/II ESAs, brownfields, spills, remediation, and NYC redevelopment.
• A small team environment with opportunities for growth.