Jr. Geologist / Jr. Engineer

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a Jr. Geologist / Jr. Engineer to support environmental investigation and engineering projects. The role involves planning and implementing field investigations, conducting sampling activities, and documenting field work while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of environmental and engineering field investigations
• Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and vapor sampling activities in accordance with approved work plans and standard operating procedures
• Support drilling operations, monitoring well installation, geotechnical investigations, construction observation, soil vapor extraction system operation and maintenance, and remediation system implementation
• Perform field inspections, site reconnaissance, and construction oversight activities
• Document field activities through detailed field notes, logs, photographs, and daily reports
• Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, drilling crews, construction contractors, and project team members
• Assist with environmental remediation, site restoration, and corrective action projects
• Compile, manage, and evaluate field and laboratory data
• Prepare boring logs, cross-sections, site maps, engineering drawings, figures, and technical tables
• Support development and refinement of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs)
• Assist in preparing technical reports, work plans, specifications, permit applications, and regulatory submittals
• Maintain compliance with project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), federal requirements, and company safety procedures
• Participate in client meetings, project briefings, and technical discussions, as assigned
• Travel to project sites and perform field work that may require overnight travel and extended outdoor work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• 0–3 years of professional experience supporting environmental, engineering, remediation, construction, or consulting projects
• Coursework or experience in hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, environmental remediation, or construction management
• Understanding of environmental investigation methods, geological principles, engineering fundamentals, and/or field data collection practices
• Willingness to travel, with up to a 80/20 field-to-office ratio, to support multiple projects
• Ability to work safely in field environments, including construction sites, industrial facilities, and remote locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and traverse uneven terrain
• Field experience from coursework, internship, or previous position preferred
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal facilities and project sites
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and strong attention to detail
• Environmental consulting experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certification
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, or other federal projects
• Familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, and state environmental regulatory programs
• Experience with GIS, CAD, gINT, and/or OpenGround, environmental databases, or data management software

Benefits

• Hybrid
• When not in the field, may work from home up to 2 days/week and in the office 3 days/week.

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