Job Title

Engineer / Geologist (experienced)

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Albuquerque, NM US (Primary)
Gallup, NM US

Category

Engineering/Geology or related field

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Career Level

Staff

Job Description

Mid-Level Engineer or Geologist - Albuquerque or Gallup, NM

Trihydro, a mid-sized engineering and environmental consulting firm with a nationwide presence, is seeking a skilled, mid-level engineer or geologist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will join our Petroleum and Petrochemical Business Unit to support projects and assist in providing clients with effective, responsive, and safe solutions. If you are passionate about tackling diverse environmental challenges and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Improving our communities and the environment is at the heart of Trihydro's mission. We achieve our mission by empowering our employees to develop solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. We understand our employees are our number one asset; treating them as such has fostered a strong company culture that has spurred our growth and diversification over the past 38 years. We are seeking professionals who are interested in serving key roles in furthering our mission.

Responsibilities
As a mid-level engineer or geologist, you will play a key role in managing remediation projects across petroleum refineries and other industrial sites subject to regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and executing soil and groundwater investigations to meet project objectives and regulatory standards
• Developing detailed project cost estimates and preparing comprehensive reports
• Providing support for technical, business development, and marketing efforts as needed
• Assisting with project management tasks, including budgeting, resource allocation, and maintaining strong client relationships

This position requires a proactive, team-oriented professional with the ability to contribute effectively to project success while maintaining high-quality deliverables and fostering client satisfaction.
Position Qualifications

Educational Background

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field is required. A master's degree in a relevant field is a plus

Licenses and Certifications

• Working toward or in possession of a professional registration (e.g., P.E., P.G., or equivalent certification)
• Additional certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, OSHA) are advantageous

Work and Past Experience

• At least 4 years of work experience in a relevant field, such as environmental engineering, geoscience, or remediation projects
• Demonstrated experience overseeing construction and environmental fieldwork, such as subsurface investigations, drilling operations, groundwater monitoring well installation, and excavation activities
• A proven track record of implementing safe work practices and promoting a culture of safety in professional or academic settings
• A reliable work ethic with the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments. Experience working on cross-functional teams is highly beneficial
• Strong initiative and self-motivation to ensure timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and oversee environmental remediation activities, including site assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, and system design implementation
• Experience with environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting. Candidates should be proficient in or capable of learning software tools such as GIS, CAD, or other specialized environmental data platforms

Communication Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients, regulatory agencies, and project team members
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse teams

Supplementary Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and other company locations as needed
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision, balancing priorities effectively
• Eligibility to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and any additional access credentials required by specific client sites

Location and Work Environment
This position will be based in the Albuquerque or Gallup, NM area. This position will include approximately 50% of your time in the field performing and/or overseeing project work.

This Job is For You If You:

• Desire career advancement opportunities and are interested in playing an integral role in a growing team and company
• Want to be part of a supportive team that values a work-life balance
• Value working with others to achieve goals that make a difference to our clients and our communities
• Assume ownership of your work and take pride in producing high-quality deliverables

Benefits:
At Trihydro, our approach to work is honest and hard-working. You'll find a company culture that is dedicated to excellence, nurtures collaboration and growth, and still finds plenty of time for fun-often outdoors. Some of the benefits of joining our team include:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription)
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a discretionary 6% match by Trihydro
• Generous paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family leave and holiday pay
• Wellness program, including reimbursement for a gym membership or related expenses
• Staff mentoring and opportunities for professional/career advancement
• Best-in-class safety culture built to protect our employees-the mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who deserve to go home safely each night

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.