Project Geologist
Terracon · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
General 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.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- 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 a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in field of expertise required.
- Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.