Geologist / Geological Engineer - Entry Level

4w1 month ago

Barr Engineering Co.

Jefferson City, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $65,000

About this role

Barr Engineering is seeking a geologist or geological engineer to join our Jefferson City office in a hybrid role. You will support the Assessment and Remediation business unit with challenging and progressive work on contaminated site investigation, evaluation, and remediation projects.

Assignments include environmental site assessments, on-site investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and vapor, aquifer test performance and analysis, and construction observation. Fieldwork may involve observing drilling and monitoring well installation, classifying soil and bedrock samples, and collecting samples for field screening and lab analysis.

The ideal candidate is a clear and confident communicator who thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. This role demands adaptability, organization, proactive problem-solving, a high attention to detail, and ownership of tasks in dynamic field and office conditions.

You will build technical skills and professional judgment while demonstrating reliability, safety awareness, and a growth mindset. Opportunities for growth include developing expertise in environmental sampling, data analysis, and remediation approaches within a supportive team.

Requirements

Clear and confident communicator who thrives in collaborative and independent work environments.
Adaptable, organized, proactive, and eager to learn with a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated reliability, safety awareness, and a growth mindset in building technical skills and professional judgment.
Willingness to travel up to 50% and work in field conditions including rough terrain, construction sites, and industrial facilities.
Ability to adjust personal schedule to meet project needs, with up to 75% fieldwork expected seasonally.
OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided.
Understands value of teamwork, quality, and integrity in delivering impactful environmental solutions.

Responsibilities

Apply foundational geology and science principles to support site investigations, environmental sampling, and data collection.
Assist in the analysis of environmental data and contribute to the development of remediation approaches.
Help coordinate field activities and logistics, including contractor oversight and equipment preparation.
Contribute to the evaluation of site conditions and identification of potential solutions to environmental challenges.
Produce clear field notes, chain-of-custodies, client emails, data summaries, figures, and draft report sections.
Provide concise status updates to project managers and stakeholders.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives.