Senior Staff 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.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participate with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• 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 to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble in written reports.
• Serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

Certification

• Certification in field of expertise