Brownfield Geologist

Position : Brownfield Geologist

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id : 2376

# of Openings : Brownfield Geologist

Location : Any Michigan office (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Farmington Hills preferred)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Continue Your Career with Purpose. Revitalize Communities with Impact.

Fishbeck is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Brownfield Geologist to support our environmental redevelopment efforts across Michigan. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects funded by EGLE and U.S. EPA Brownfield programs, helping transform underutilized properties into vibrant community assets.

We're looking for a geologist who thrives in both field and office settings, demonstrates strong technical and communication skills, and is passionate about environmental due diligence and redevelopment.

What You'll Do

• Support Brownfield Redevelopment projects funded by EGLE and U.S. EPA grants and loans.
• Prepare transactional due diligence documentation (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, BEA, DDCC).
• Design site investigations with guidance from Project Manager and develop Sampling and Analysis Plans and Health & Safety Plans.
• Coordinate field work including MISSDIG, lab services, and drilling operations.
• Lead technical aspects of field investigations and sampling across various media.
• Analyze laboratory data and assemble comparative data tables.
• Draft project reports including Site Investigation Reports.
• Baseline Environmental Assessment and others.
• Participate in grant and technical assistance proposals, financial incentive evaluations, and redevelopment planning.

What We're Looking For

Why Fishbeck?

Benefits

Minimum Physical Requirements

Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, and climbing. Good vision, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness are essential.

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About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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