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PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. is hiring a

Project Geologist / Project Scientist

Portland, United States

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PBS Engineering and Environmental is a nationally recognized leader in creative and sustainable solutions that are driven by our strong commitment to quality and community. Our multi-disciplinary consulting services include civil engineering, environmental services, natural resources, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and land surveying in both the private and public sector. 

Learn more about what it’s like to work with us: pbsusa.com/careers 

PBS Engineering and Environmental LLC is currently seeking to add a Project Geologist/Scientist to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in our Portland, Oregon office.

  • Salary: $66,000 - $89,000 annually
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (see below)
  • Work Flexibility: Option for hybrid schedules

Our ideal candidate has recent experience working with Oregon/Washington environmental regulations, can help deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work products, and wants to be part of a successful and growing environmental practice.

The successful candidate works on a variety of technical projects and environmental programs for clients in our public, private, and industrial sectors. This role involves supporting PBS’s multi-disciplinary environmental compliance, due diligence assessment and remedial projects that require working knowledge of state and federal regulations. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a well-established consulting firm serving a diverse set of clients with challenging business needs. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in geosciences, environmental science or an applicable science-related field
  • 4 to 8 years of environmental site assessment (Phase I / II and UST) experience
  • Good critical thinking, data evaluation, and organizational skills
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with Oregon and Washington environmental regulations
  • Able to work as part of a team with diverse backgrounds and skills
  • Ability to travel to project sites (driver’s license required) and conduct field work

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Current geology licenses (Oregon/Washington) 
  • Current UST licenses (Oregon/Washington) 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project management
  • Managing environmental assessment projects, engaging clients, regulators and stakeholders
  • Overseeing and mentoring junior staff
  • Field and reporting tasks for environmental site assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining clear communication with clients and colleagues.
  • Proven experience with site investigation and groundwater sampling procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – including technical writing. 
  • Data compilation/interpretation; management and reporting of field data.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher

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Why PBS?

PBS understands that our people are our greatest resource, and we value their personal and professional growth. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion create an environment that fosters this growth and where people can build fulfilling, diverse, long-term careers. We provide project opportunities large enough to propel your career, while honoring the work-life balance and unique contributions that make our success possible.

Our mid-range size allows generous benefits, while maintaining the relaxed atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and individual attention that make our offices great places to work. At PBS, our multi-disciplinary teams foster unity and collaboration within our communities as well as a deep commitment to our clients.

PBS Benefits

Qualifying employee benefits may include:

  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer match
  • Medical, dental/orthodontic, vision, alternative/naturopathic care
  • Family-building benefits
  • FSA, HSA, and DCA
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Wellness and cell phone stipend
  • Tuition reimbursement, sponsored certifications, and professional development
  • Donation matching
  • PTO and paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Annual and merit bonuses
  • Paid volunteer hours

PBS is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity in our workplace. To learn more, please visit our Affirmative Action Plan on our website.

POLICY FOR THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

PBS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any resume submitted to any employee(s) of PBS without an agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of PBS. Resumes sent to any employee(s) other than PBS internal recruiting staff, even if a contract is in place, will be considered unsolicited. In either case, PBS will not pay a placement fee.

PBS will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the PBS Talent Acquisition team.

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