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Industry perspectives, features and technical commentary from GeoEngineers’ experts.

Below the Surface: Understanding Groundwater Through Environmental Samples

Imagine an average commercial shopping plaza in the early 1990s, and your mental picture will probably include a small dry-cleaning operation. Many of the seemingly innocuous cleaners in our strip malls were utilizing a chemical called tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, in their processes. PCE, known for its stellar cleaning abilities and stability, was the solvent of […]

Valuing Each Other on Veterans Day 

On Veterans Day, I wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing veterans, especially those in our GeoEngineers family who have served our country. Your bravery and dedication inspire all of us!  GeoEngineers’ veterans come from all sorts of backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives that make our workplace so much better. Their selflessness, […]

National Intern Day Highlight: Meet Chelsie Franck

We are thrilled to introduce Chelsie Franck, an exceptional intern at our GeoEngineers Baton Rouge office. Chelsie has embraced a diverse range of responsibilities, immersing herself in the intricacies of soil testing, data retrieval, sample collection, extrusion, and soil classification. Her hands-on involvement in these tasks has provided her with a solid foundation in essential […]

Engineers Week 2024: The Future is for All

February 18-24 is Engineers Week. It is an annual opportunity for us to recognize and honor the incredible work of engineers and their contributions to our communities and shared future. This year, we want to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusivity in engineering. The outlook for our discipline is bright and complex, but to […]

Becoming an Environmental Engineer: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

Environmental engineering is a fantastic field for women who want to innovate and develop solutions that protect the environment and improve living conditions to make the world a healthier place. Science and engineering have always been important in my life, but when I started in this field there were very few women. I am gratified […]

We Are on Your Side

The recent Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion rights will have lasting impacts for generations to come. Among these is that rules for women’s reproductive rights will differ from state to state. We also know from existing research that these changes will disproportionately affect people of color. These changes are not neutral—they will have a direct […]

Digging into Dams: Celebrating National Dam Safety Awareness Day

GeoEngineers is passionate about using earth science and engineering expertise to help our clients find a balance between human needs and the earth’s physical systems. Dams and hydropower are integral to so many of these things—managing natural resources, keeping the lights on, and moving goods and people. Our dam services team strives to help improve […]

A Little Hope on Earth Day

It seems like every day we see new and more worrying headlines about our planet. The ocean is rising, species are dying, and it never seems like we’re doing enough to stop it. The conversation about climate change is almost always bleak, but maybe that’s part of the problem. It can be hard to take […]

Talking Managed Aquifer Recharge at ISMAR 11

Update: ISMAR 11 is over, but you can still watch Kevin Lindsey’s MAR presentations below! We’re headed to Long Beach, California, for the 11th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge from April 11-15. Principal Hydrogeologist Kevin Lindsey, one of GeoEngineers’ leading MAR experts, will be giving two presentations on Thursday, April 14. GeoEngineers is also […]

ASTM International Phase I ESA Standard and Emerging Contaminants

Environmental regulations and best practices are constantly evolving. As a consulting firm, it’s our job to help our clients understand the regulatory landscape and predict how changes may affect their business. Right now, we’re watching PFAS.   Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of synthetic fluorine compounds known for their ability to repel […]

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