Project Geologist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions.
• Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects.
• Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification.
• Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data.
• Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities.
• Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Career level, fully competent Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
• May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geologists.
• Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
• May attend on and off-site client meetings.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and 5-10 years related experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

• Certification in field of expertise required.
• Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.