Project Geologist I

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and prepare subsequent reports.
• Draft technical documents including Site Characterization Reports, routine Groundwater Monitoring Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Work Plans, and Sampling & Analysis Plans.
• Use critical thinking skills to proactively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of work product and collaborate effectively with team members through ARM’s peer review and QA/QC processes.
• Sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air media.
• Understand, maintain, and properly calibrate common field instrumentation used in the collection of environmental data.
• Complete daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed.
• Proactively evaluate and manage large volumes of laboratory and field derived environmental data.
• Design and manage groundwater monitoring well networks in a variety of geologic settings.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposal information as requested.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverable deadlines on projects and obtain further knowledge and experience.
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including the client, regulators, project managers, project engineers, and other members of the project team.

Requirements

• Base Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geology. 4-6 years’ experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS a plus.
• Possess excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork and reporting.
• Self-starter possessing strong communication and organizational skills.
• Desire to work on multiple projects in parallel rather than a single large project for months.
• Requires travel to job sites and, on occasion, out of the local area overnight stays.
• Valid Driver's license in good standing required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology.
• G.I.T or P.G. certification, or the opportunity to obtain such certifications while employed at ARM Group.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping.