Senior Project Geologist

MSA Professional Services • Madison, WI, US • 25m ago

Overview

Senior Project Geologist

Location(s): Madison, Baraboo, or Milwaukee Wisconsin

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

MSA is hiring an experienced Senior Project Geologist to support and lead environmental assessment and remediation projects from planning through execution. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, work directly with clients and regulators, and provide technical and project management support across a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. The ideal candidate is a Professional Geologist with experience in a consulting environment.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."

-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies during site investigation activities
Communicate with regulatory authorities and clients regarding current and future site investigations
Obtain site access agreements and required authorizations
Present investigation results to clients, residents, and other stakeholders

Project & Technical Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and complete:
- Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Limited Site Investigations
- Remedial Investigations and remediation activities
Perform and oversee:
- - Soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other environmental sampling
  - Drilling activities using direct push and hollow‑stem auger methods
  - Monitoring well installation and soil gas sampling
Conduct aquifer testing and hydrogeologic analysis with senior technical guidance
Interpret lithology, geologic features, and environmental data
Prepare high‑quality technical reports including: ESAs, remedial investigation reports, case closures, corrective action designs and remedial action plans
Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets
Review technical reports, proposals, and subcontractor invoices

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Geology or closely related discipline required
Project Geologist (PG) required, multiple states are a plus
10+ years of related environmental experience required
3+ years in a consulting company strongly preferred
This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

Why MSA

Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
Flexible work‑life integration
Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

Compensation Range: $79,081 –$126,529 (commensurate with experience)
Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
401(k) plan with company matching
Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
Company‑paid life & disability insurance

*Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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