Senior Geologist

About the role

The Senior Geologist position focuses on Agricultural Voluntary Investigation Cleanup (AgVIC) and related environmental site assessments (Phase I & Phase II ESA). The Geologist 3 role involves supporting local and regional environmental marketing efforts, maintaining client relationships, and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Grow and expand existing environmental services with a focus on AgVIC and due diligence (Phase I and Phase II ESA).
• Prepare applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables.
• Manage projects/deliverables and staff to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Understand the local and regional market.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests.
• Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines.
• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance (Environmental) Records & Reporting / Permits.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company.
• Provide technical support and assist with implementation of management decisions regarding regulatory and compliance strategy of the organization.
• Develop strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including developers, consultants, contractors, municipal officials, and government agency personnel.
• Assess internal product quality and production procedures, evaluate compliance with internal procedures, and operational risks and develop risk management strategies; assist with developing risk management strategies (i.e., product, compliance, operational).
• Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure internal compliance procedures are being followed.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to team members by offering guidance, sharing expertise, and supporting task coordination and issue resolution to promote effective teamwork and project delivery.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geology, or other environmental-related disciplines.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in a full-time environmental consulting role with experience in AgVIC and Phase 1 & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).
• Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong working knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Guidance and best practices.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.

Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) certification (strongly preferred).
• Stormwater/SWPPP (Construction, Industrial and MS4).
• SPCC Planning.
• Oil and Gas (retail stores, bulk storage, pipeline).
• MnDOT corridor due diligence.
• Soil vapor sampling and mitigation.
• Environmental remediation technologies and system design.
• Working knowledge of Wisconsin DNR guidance.

Skills

• Technical writing ability.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Guidance and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations.
• Effective proposal development and client relationship management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of soil vapor sampling and mitigation techniques.
• Understanding of environmental remediation technologies.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin DNR guidance.

Benefits

AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long-term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $90,000 to $110,000 per year based on skill set and experience.