Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer

geosyntec· Environmental Engineering
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📍 Chicago, IL, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer in our Chicago, IL office. The position will provide the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment, management, and remediation for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical, and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction;
  • Groundwater, soil, and sediment remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and design calculations
  • Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
  • Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
  • Task and project-level responsibility for performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related engineering discipline. (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
  • Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
  • Experience with ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS. (preferred) 
  • Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $70,520/yearly / Maximum Salary: $88,150/yearly (Chicago, IL)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer position at geosyntec?
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Where is the Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer position at geosyntec located?
This Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer role at geosyntec is based in Chicago, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer role at geosyntec full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer role in the Environmental Engineering department at geosyntec.
Which team or department does the Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer at geosyntec belong to?
This Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer position is part of the Environmental Engineering department at geosyntec. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer job at geosyntec posted?
This Staff Professional, Environmental Engineer position at geosyntec was posted on Aug 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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