Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step Into Your New Role

Kleinfelder’s Denver, CO region has an immediate opening for a Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience to work on environmental, compliance, assessment, and remediation projects.

This position will primarily be located in the Denver area and northern Front Range of Colorado

, with occasional travel to the western slope (e.g. Grand Junction).

Responsibilities include planning and executing field activities, data collection, inspections, soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling activities, soil classification, soil boring logs, environmental drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, authoring technical reports, communicating with staff, ensuring quality execution, and evaluating site data to proactively progress projects toward regulatory closure.

Qualified candidates should possess experience or knowledge relevant to:

• 0 - 3 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science or related experience
• Familiarity with upstream oil and gas operations is a plus
• Strongly preferred experience:

+ conducting soil and/or groundwater environmental field investigations and data collection/sampling and/or

+ conducting wetland and waters surveys and delineations and other natural resource surveys and field work

• Observation and highly detailed documentation in support of scientific investigations, field work, and engineered solutions
• Preparation of field data forms and reports
• Experience with various contaminants including petroleum compounds, metals, etc. a plus
• Knowledge of Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) sampling, investigation, and remediation regulations is a plus
• Experience related to scheduling, lab coordination, data evaluation, technical report writing, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) is a plus
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required, as well as effective oral and written communication skills
• General GIS and EQuIS database knowledge is a plus
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather including hot and cold temperatures
• This role will include substantial field work (anticipate 3-5 days per week, year-round)

+ Field hours will vary and will regularly require longer than a standard 8-hour day (sometimes 10-13 hours per day)

• Willingness to travel out of town occasionally for project work (approximately once per month)
• Positive work attitude, willingness to try new tasks, and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and multi-tasking skills

The position requires strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities in order to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client-specific requirements.

Previous experience working on environmental projects and an established technical background in environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation is preferred but is not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961\. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: 50,960 – 70,408\. We will be accepting applications through 06/23/2026 (90 days from posting date).

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.