Project Geoscientist/Engineer

Description

• Analyze, prepare, and present meaningful and precisely written scientific reports of field and laboratory results appropriate to the defined areas of investigation and based on collected data.  
• Participate in peer review of work scopes, project implementation plans, operating procedures, training, schedules, budgets, technical calculations and interpretations, and deliverables. 
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and standard operating procedures defined in the project scope of work. 
• Lead and be responsible for complex field and office assignments, including field investigations and sampling programs.
• Ability to perform geology-related tasks in the field including monitoring well installation, soil sampling, soil and rock descriptions, and groundwater sampling. 
• Work independently with periodic guidance.
• Determine basic methods and procedures on core tasks and ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments within core competencies.
• Cooperate with the implementation of all project quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) audits and review and assist in implementing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Clearly document project activities and is involved in assigning tasks in accordance with project plans. 
• Maintain frequent communication with the team members, PM, and client as required, to ensure effective understanding of project deliverables, concerns, and progress.
• Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks, and correspondence on all project aspects.
• Monitor staff performance and provide input to Organizational Managers for staff promotions, transfers, and performance appraisals. 
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior members, as needed.
• Identify new technologies and techniques and evaluate their applicability and potential benefits for the company.  
• Coordinate field operations and data collection, with respect to schedule and field budget.
• Serve as a technical lead in their area of specialty, solving technical problems with appropriate assistance from senior staff. 
• Work with team on problems of diverse scope and complexity which require sound judgment when selecting methods, analyzing data, and determining methods for reaching solutions.
• Ability to lead moderate to complex scopes of work and field tasks.
• Support projects from beginning to end, readily taking on tasks, as necessary, to ensure client satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related field and have at least 6 years of related experience.  
• Experience must include 2- 3 years in planning field activities and assisting in scoping projects. 
• Membership in professional organization suited to specific practice is highly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and present data and meet deadlines outlined by project leadership.
• Capable technical resource who handles core technical issues. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet project requirements. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® software, as well as various means of communication. 
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communications is necessary. 
• Demonstrated leadership traits are highly preferred.  
• Available to travel as needed. 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds. 
• Ability to function in outdoor location such as active construction and/or remediation sites.
• Ability to walk long distances on varied terrain, climb ladders, and work at elevation.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Salary Range: $72,557 - $95,767 - $118,873