Geologist 2

About the role

As part of this role, you will be based out of our Greenville, SC office and be responsible for assisting Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field.
• Provide oversight of subcontractors for various phases of drilling investigation work (soil borings, in-situ groundwater sampling, and monitoring well installation activities).
• Field work may require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average, with some field events that may last multiple weeks in a row, and opportunities to participate in large scale site characterization and remediation.
• Assist task managers and project managers with field work preparation: obtain equipment and subcontractor quotes, order and track equipment, supplies, and laboratory orders, prepare paperwork (field forms, health and safety plans, etc.).
• Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, assisting in costing and proposal preparation, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.

This position is anticipated to spend 75% field work with 25% of the time spent in the office. Travel expenses are reimbursable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
• 3 years of experience within the industry
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $58,320 - $87,480. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.