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About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

"For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Our Staff Geologist position is located in our Wilmington, DE, office.

The compensation range for this role is $25 to $30 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with peers, seniors, and our clients to build and strengthen relationships
• Be present and engaged in team and client meetings and share ideas
• Conduct field work at client sites to collect data. Fieldwork activities may include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling including maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.
• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers
• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other resources for clients
• Be knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas of responsibility
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, both within Montrose and for our clients and affiliates
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including completion of all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Ability to engage in out-of-state field projects, including occasional overnight travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology from an accredited four-year college or university
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform in-field physical activities.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to record geological data in the field consistently and interpret results
• Ability to research geological information and apply it to projects
• Strong competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Foxit or ADOBE, Google Earth, and the ability to learn proprietary analytical systems
• Basic acquaintance with environmental regulations
• 0-2 years of environmental consulting and management experience
• Prior environmental consulting experience with industrial, municipal, and federal clientele is a plus

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.