Project Geologist

About the Role

A fully competent Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or the entirety of a project of moderate scope and complexity. You may devise new approaches to problems encountered, serve as a team leader on medium projects, and mentor junior-level Geologists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data, including soil and groundwater, to develop conclusions about 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.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Perform scientific analyses on projects within your discipline.
• Attend on- and off-site client meetings.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test, and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Develop written proposals for both small and large projects, including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble findings into written reports.

Projects

• Construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations.
• Well design and sampling.
• Environmental assessments, including Phase I/II site assessments.
• Seismic risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification in your field of expertise required.
• Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.