Link to Grace's employer's website: https://www.gsienv.comLink to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyGEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)0:00 Environmental Consulting1:05 Typical day/week on the job?1:50 What do you do in the field?3:34 What’s a hydrograph?4:32 Why is environmental consulting important today?7:59 Background/training required for this job?9:03 Training in school vs on the job?11:01 How you ended up here?12:19 Surprising parts about environmental consulting?14:46 How does this work impact local communities?17:55 Does this work intersect w/other global challenges?20:09 What tools/technology do you use most often?22:17 Viewer Questions!22:25 Craziest site or experience you’ve had?23:11 Accessibility & preferences in this job?26:22 Degree, certifications, & credentials?28:19 What is the entry level position in this career?29:36 Can geochemists work in environmental consulting?31:14 Do you have to have a ‘geo’ background?33:30 What are your hours like?35:33 How much travel is required?36:30 Least favorite part of the job?37:21 Favorite part of the job?Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!

Helpful Resources: Houston Geological Society Student Expo, great for oil internships and to meet recruiters! https://www.studentexpo.org/American Association of Petroleum Geologists Southwest Section - AAPG SWS: https://www.swsaapg.org/Imperial Barrel Award through AAPG, like oil boot camp for students. Learn the software, learn the skills, get ready for an internship: https://iba.aapg.org/Fort Worth Geological Society, free lunch for any students who attend our luncheons! - https://www.fwgs.org/Dallas Geological Society: https://www.dgs.org/Check out Julia's channel: @RockhammerOutdoors for travel vlogs with a geology & engineering perspective!Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLyListen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e80:00 What's it like working in Oil & Gas? 1:00 Meet Julia!2:13 What resources are you exploring/producing?2:56 Addressing viewer questions3:54 Why oil & gas is still necessary6:34 Is all oil & gas 'BAD"?9:03 What about renewable energy?11:11 Are oil & gas companies evolving w/this transition?13:25 Carbon capture16:18 Day in the life of a petroleum geologist?20:39 Types of geologists (geophysicists, geochemists, etc)21:51 PTO perks!23:32 What inspired you to pursue geology?25:38 Not the same thing everyday26:44 Coolest place your job has taken you?28:34 Craziest experience on the job? 32:27 Moment you felt really proud to be a geologist?35:53 What surprised you the most about this job?38:05 Myths about oil & gas industry39:47 Remaining Viewer Questions!39:56 How do we find oil & gas underground?45:50 What tools do you use for your job?47:51 Is gas going away? 51:19 Do oil & gas geologists & researchers disagree on climate?56:10 Is oil & gas a dying field or career? 57:27 Salaries for oil & gas geologists? 1:00:49 Bachelors, Masters, or PhD required?1:02:36 AAPG student mentorship program 1:04:22 HGS Student Expo (talk to recruiters!)1:06:14 Top oil & gas companies recruiting now1:08:20 Recommended internships/opportunities1:13 Favorite vs least favorite parts of the job

Link to Saskia's employer's website: https://twobays.net/swfac/

@Geo.Sassie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@geo.sassie@Geo.Sassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geo.sassie@Geo.Sassie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geo.sassieSaskia Elliott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-elliott/Link to rest of Geoscience Careers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLy

Listen to the 'Work For Earth!' Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2npc8AYQ3r2l9YEzNYKoW4?si=288f06ea05c046e8