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Roux · 19 hours ago

Senior Geologist / Scientist I – Upstream Focus

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Roux is an environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Geologist / Scientist I with a focus on upstream oil and gas. The role involves project management, technical leadership, and mentoring of staff while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing expert testimony for litigation projects.

Environmental Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage projects including key responsibilities for scheduling and coordination of project resources to meet client and organizational needs

Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are performed in accordance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work

Provide in-depth scientific analyses supporting expert testimony for litigation

Evaluate complex technical issues in dispute during litigation

Support formulating expert opinions for reports, depositions and trial

Investigations of private, commercial and industrial properties

Coordinate and provide quality control for data collection and review of project results, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements

Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Principal’s review that appropriately documents findings and project remediation recommendations

Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and with marketing activities

Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm

Qualification

Environmental consulting experienceUpstream oilGas regulationsProject management skillsProfessional certification (P.G./P.E.)Data evaluationAnalysisHydrogeologic interpretationClient interactionStaff mentoringWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Minimum of 10-15+ years of environmental consulting experience

Holds professional certification as applicable (P.G./P.E., etc.), or absent certification, a minimum of 7 years working with a licensed professional in applicable discipline

Demonstrated expertise in upstream oil and gas remediation regulations specific to Texas, New Mexico, and/or Louisiana, including practical experience navigating regulatory frameworks such as the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD), with a proven track record of applying regulatory knowledge to site assessment, corrective action planning, and closure strategies

Proficient in performing senior level interpretation work including remedial cost estimates, future remedial measures selection, and costing

Experience designing and managing site/remedial investigation activities and performing hydrogeologic interpretation and development of conceptual site models

Demonstrated project management skills

Organized and has the ability to evaluate/prioritize large amounts of information at once

Advanced data evaluation and analytical skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies

Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of project/staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions

Preferred

Experience supporting environmental litigation projects, including preparation of expert reports, deposition support, data analysis for liability or cost allocation, and collaboration with legal teams on technical strategy related to CERCLA, RCRA, or state-level enforcement actions

Knowledge of Bates numbering, advanced file management/tracking

Field experience under litigation scrutiny

Experience writing or co-authoring professional publications