Staff Environmental Professional
Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI’s Chicago, Illinois office is seeking a Staff Environmental Professional. In service of project success and client satisfaction, and with supervision by and in collaboration with experienced staff and project managers, this individual will contribute to development of consulting solutions. Growing opportunities in a variety of service areas is driving the need for this position, including remediation and redevelopment, renewable energy, permitting and ecology.
This is an excellent opportunity to be in a collaborative team environment with other environmental and engineering professionals, grow your skills, learn from our senior staff and gain diverse experience.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Work on a variety of environmental projects throughout the Region, but primarily in Illinois.
- Support environmental site assessments, remedial and pre-design investigations, test borings, groundwater monitoring well installations, environmental sampling of various media (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, air), and technical oversight of subcontractors in support of local and regional field work.
- Conduct data management and analysis, prepare and review work plans and technical reports, conduct task and project planning, and assist in preparation of presentations, proposals and reports to clients and regulators.
- Support investigation and remedial strategies for various types of sites and contaminants and collaborate in the design and installation of remediation solutions, primarily with the Illinois EPA’s (IEPA) Site Remediation Program, with respect to client’s goals.
- Execute project tasks within schedule, budget and quality objectives.
- Interact with subcontractors, clients and regulatory agency representatives.
- Collaboration with other internal teams and offices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology or similar Science.
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience preferably in environmental consulting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong technical and concise report writing and preparation skills.
- Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and lead multiple tasks/projects and meet project deadlines.
- Positive, flexible, team-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team on multiple projects.
- Physical ability to perform field work in summer and winter conditions.
- Willingness to travel on temporary assignments as needed.
- Experience with software such as AutoCAD or ArcGIS, is a plus.
- Experience with large language models and generative AI in project efficiency, is a plus.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00/year
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Environment Requirements
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