The Role
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
What we are looking for:
Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Rocky Mountain regional team[AM1] and provide high-quality environmental services to our clients nationwide. An Environmental Scientist or Geologist is typically assigned specific tasks on project teams and is expected to use their knowledge to resolve the problems and tasks they are assigned under the mentorship of senior staff. Fieldwork, data management, report writing, and interaction with project staff will play an important role in the candidate’s success.
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for a motivated, bright, and talented Environmental Geologist or Scientist to join our company in the Billings, Montana area. If you want to jumpstart your career and expand your skills while working alongside talented experts, then this is the opportunity for you! You will be involved with project work from your first day, working side-by-side with experienced engineers, technical specialists, and scientists from across our practice to help clients address their water and environmental challenges. Exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment where every perspective is valued. We are a mission-driven organization that puts our people first, with a culture that focuses on providing meaningful work, engaging challenges, recognition, and reward.
Location: Billings, MT (Remote/Virtual) - Candidate must be located in Billings, MT.
Travel: Up to 50% at project sites primarily in Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, and California.
To name a few, projects may include:
- Legacy oil and gas well reclamation sites in Wyoming and Colorado.
- Support of CERCLA (Superfund) sites in New Mexico and Montana.
- Driving investigation and remedial actions on brownfield sites across the country.
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
- Collecting soil, groundwater, and other environmental media samples to support site investigation and remediation objectives.
- Installing monitoring wells, performing remediation monitoring, and overseeing contractors.
- Assist field investigations and provide construction oversight by following safety policies, thoroughly understanding specifications, and documenting contractor activities and safety procedures.
- Assisting in preparing various regulatory submittals, technical memoranda, and/or reports.
- Manage, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data for use in reports and other visualizations, including maps, charts, and 3D models.
- Candidate should be a self-starter and possess strong technical fieldwork and writing skills to support various science and engineering projects.
- Detail-oriented, have excellent verbal communication skills combined with a positive attitude, and can work independently and within teams.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program. M.S. preferred.
- A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working around construction equipment and/or in a construction environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in developing and implementing project work plans, schedules, and budgets is a plus.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus, but we will train.
· Familiarity with and a working knowledge of CERCLA.
· Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, ArcGIS, CAD, or database software, preferred.
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include accrued vacation, paid sick time, a choose‑your‑own holiday program, and paid parental leave, providing multiple avenues to step away from work. Volunteer time off further supports balance and community involvement.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources, gym reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, prepaid legal, and commuter benefits create a robust lifestyle support suite beyond core insurance. Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing programs extend support across different life needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership opportunities and expanded stock ownership tiers make equity participation accessible across levels. Ownership is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards alongside benefits and incentives.
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What We Do
Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.
