INTERA is looking for a self-motivated entry-level Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position offers the opportunity to work both in the field and in the office to support mining and environmental projects in New Mexico and Texas. Our ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys learning, problem-solving, and contributing to impactful projects. Meanwhile, INTERA is eager to help you grow in your career in a collaborative, mentorship-oriented environment.

Our purpose is Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow.
Join INTERA and help us make a difference today!

Responsibilities

• Supporting and participating in environmental and mining site characterization investigations including soil gas investigations, monitoring well drilling and installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing events
• Completing routine monitoring events such as downloading pressure gauges and measuring water levels
• Operation and maintenance of soil vapor and groundwater remediation and landfill gas destruction systems
• Collecting environmental samples and/or using field instruments to monitor environmental conditions (groundwater, stormwater, surface water, soil vapor, landfill gas, soil/sediment, and air)
• Field documentation and reporting
• Bore log and hydrogeologic cross-section development
• Developing and updating site maps in ArcGIS
• Documenting, managing, and analyzing environmental data to develop graphical summaries and reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (or equivalent software)
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements for fieldwork
• Overseeing work performed by subcontractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with workplans, design drawings, specifications, and/or client expectations
• Interfacing with clients, regulatory personnel, and local stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geosciences, hydrogeology, engineering, or a related field
• Foundational or basic knowledge of hydrogeology
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to ensure routine tasks are completed on schedule
• Ability to provide thorough and accurate records of field activities through the use of forms and daily logs
• Experience with data evaluation and technical report preparation
• Communication of technical and non-technical topics through writing, presentations, and verbal methods to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work both independently and in project teams  
• Availability to travel and support field tasks at various project site locations for up to 2 weeks at a time

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, geosciences, hydrogeology, or engineering
• Mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems (pumps, motors, blowers, field instruments, etc.)
• Prior work experience with an environmental or engineering firm
• Experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, environmental drilling techniques, and environmental sample collection
• Desire and/or ability to acquire professional licensure in geology and/or engineering (i.e. PE, PG)
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, data management tools, and data visualization software
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and certification

About INTERA & Our Benefits

INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2024 award winner!

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:

• Hybrid work models for on-site employees – work from home and at the office
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
• Paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time
• Opportunities for stock ownership
• Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
• Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
• Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
• Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more

These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.