Staff Geologist / Scientist I

About the role

This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
• Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.
• Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, and figures and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave