Environmental Geologist / Environmental Scientist

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities across the nation. As a multidisciplinary firm, DLZ provides engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing. DLZ is consistently ranked one of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 150 U.S. Design Firms and a previous ENR Midwest Design Firm of the Year. Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our mission is to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm. We focus on meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the people and communities we service and in which we live.

DLZ Corporation currently has an Environmental Geologist / Environmental Scientist opening in Southeast Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team setting, leveraging your understanding of environmental and scientific principles to perform varied assignments.
• Conduct Transaction Due Diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II Investigations, and Baseline Environmental Assessments.
• Conduct Remedial Investigations and technical report preparation under Michigan’s Part 201 and Part 213 regulations.
• Assist with client relations, including attending update meetings and providing project correspondence.
• Utilize your expertise to review title, regulatory, governmental, and historical data, conducting site reconnaissance, inspections, surveying, and data collection.
• Accurately log, classify, and sample soils for diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate drilling activities, supervise groundwater monitoring well installation, and perform necessary field measurements.
• Assist in environmental investigations, collecting and evaluating geological and hydrogeological information for site characterization and contaminant mitigation.
• Conduct geophysical surveys and soil-gas surveys as needed.
• Execute all work in compliance with the Health and Safety Plan, embodying DLZ's core values.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in geology or a related environmental science field.
• 3 - 6 years of related experience.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Training and applicable 8 Hour refresher updates.
• Asbestos and lead awareness training useful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to conduct field work for up to 50% of the work week, with occasional overnight stays.
• Satisfactory driving record, ability to pass background investigation and drug testing.
• Capability to visit and traverse construction and project sites, complying with safety codes and requirements.
  
  

Why DLZ?

Benefits

At DLZ, we are committed to supporting the professional growth of our employees and fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

DLZ is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, are respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Employment decisions are based on business needs, merit, and qualifications, without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In compliance with federal regulations, DLZ does not engage in any programs or practices that provide preferences or discriminate based on race, gender, national origin, or other protected categories, except where required or authorized by applicable law. We are committed to ensuring a non-discriminatory workplace in line with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations.