Staff Geologist

About the role

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.

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.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Develops written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Geologist (PG) and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Qualifications

• Proficient Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
• May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• 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 approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• Serves as team member or participates in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Skills

• Proficient Geologist/ Hydrogeologist
• Ability to evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data
• Ability to generate subsurface maps and cross-sections
• Ability to oversee field monitoring and testing of soils
• Ability to interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data
• Ability to prepare written plans and reports
• Ability to follow safety rules, guidelines and standards
• Ability to evaluate laboratory and field data
• Ability to implement technical requirements to complete client projects
• Ability to develop written proposals

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects within the environmental field
• Collaborative team environment with professionals from various disciplines
• Challenging and rewarding work that contributes to community and environmental health
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.