Geologist II

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose-driven work that is impactful.

For Brice Engineering, it’s not about just answering the mail. It’s about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business—everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain to designing and building a state-of-the-art facility gets us excited!

About the role

As the Geologist II, you will work out of one of our offices in either Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK, Salt Lake City, UT, or Grand Junction, CO. You will utilize your knowledge to participate in collecting, synthesizing, and documenting data from investigated areas and assisting in the preparation of project documentation, in addition to providing field support as needed, including field site supervision. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline-driven, so you must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee site inspections, assessments, investigations, and cleanups in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff.
• Work with environmental technicians and other technical staff in data collection, site inspection/investigation, and evaluation of data collected in support of environmental project objectives.
• Prepare technical evaluations of investigated sites using RCRA guidelines.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
• Review and document the processes necessary to obtain, develop, and/or update environmental permits, plans, reports, licenses, and other requirements necessary to achieve environmental compliance and restoration project objectives.
• Review and provide documentation of environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirements.
• Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in site surveys and investigations.
• Actively participate in creating a positive team environment.
• Support project planning and RFP responses.
• Solve challenges for clients.
• Manage company resources to ensure proper deliverables.
• Support junior Geologist staff.
• Actively participate in a proactive safety culture.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, physical or environmental science, or environmental engineering.
• Five to ten years of experience working on environmental projects.
• Must meet ADEC’s definition of a Qualified Professional.
• Familiar with 18 AAC 75 (ADEC Oil and Hazardous Substances and Pollution Control Regulations), 18 AAC 78 (ADEC UST Regulations), and the ADEC Draft Field Sampling Guidance Manual.
• A broad understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal government projects is highly desired.
• Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response training with current 8-hour refresher preferred.
• Experience with Health and Safety functions a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of the practical application of environmental engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various environmental services.
• Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, NPDES, CWA, OPPA, CAA, and other applicable laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental projects and programs.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use analytical skills alongside scientific rules and methods to solve problems and apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Basic computer skills, specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate complex information to others, as well as present information in front of a group.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and confidentially process and maintain data with accuracy with directions and mentorship.
• Ability to act as an effective team member.
• Ability to effectively manage tasks and be self-directed in meeting deliverables.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to develop and expand knowledge.
• Ability to develop business acumen.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs—we believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers through annual performance reviews with recommendations on training.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from and low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D, as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off based on an employee working 2,080 regular hours per year (40 hours per week), increasing per years of service:
  • 0-2 years: 15 days
  • 3-5 years: 23 days
  • 6-9 years: 27 days
  • 10-14 years: 30 days
  • 15-19 years: 33 days
  • 20 or more years: 37.5 days
• 10 regular holidays, plus 1 bonus "floating" work anniversary holiday (eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year).
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

Benefits may vary based on the status of the position and are subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook.

Pay

$60,000–$80,000 annual salary, depending on experience.