Job Description
Geologist II
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. In the role of Geologist II, we'll count on you to:
In the office:
- Task Manager responsibilities
- Lead routine to complex hydrogeologic/environmental field investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast region (e.g., fractured rock and coastal plain) as well as possibly across the country
- Oversee field team performing data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation including:
- Field groundwater level and quality data collection methods
- Have experience with multiple drilling methods for various geological settings
- Familiarity with design, construction, and development of groundwater monitoring wells
- Developing and overseeing high resolution site characterization strategies
- Using modern Remediation Hydrogeology concepts (such as mass flux/discharge or DNAPL assessment) to support complex groundwater remediation strategies
- Development of geologic and hydrogeologic cross-section development utilizing geologic and geophysical data
- Interpretation of subsurface aquifer conditions on a site and regional scale
- Aquifer testing and analysis
- Development of hydrographs and other graphic presentation of hydrogeologic data
- Building Conceptual Site Models
- Development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, Phase I's, data analysis, site remediation plans, as well as project and client management support
- Provide direction, oversight, and mentoring to junior staff
- Report and proposal preparation support including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules
- Client interaction and presentations as needed
- Supervisor duties as assigned
- Perform other office duties as needed
In the field:
- Field Team Leader responsibilities
- Provide direction, oversight, and mentoring to junior staff
- Soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, and soil vapor/VI sampling
- USCS soil logging
- Groundwater monitoring well installation
- Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field
- Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors, and completion of daily reports and various sample documentation forms
- Able to conduct themselves in a professional manner with project stakeholders and the public community
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Groundwater monitoring well installation
- Most fieldwork assignments are 1- 5day jobs within New York State. However, must have the availability for possible extended field work on cross-country jobs. Total annual fieldwork travel during the first year is estimated at 25-50%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6-10 years' experience in the environmental consulting field
- Pursuing Professional Geologist (PG) certification (NY or PA preferred)
- Familiarity with NYSDEC, NJDEP, and EPA regulations and procedures.
- Proficient with GIS software
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
- Clean driving record
- Active in Professional Societies
- Experience with quantitative hydrogeology
- Experience writing due diligence ASTM Phase I / II reports for construction and infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with MODFLOW, MT3DMS, AQTESOLV and other numerical and analytical related software
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
- A minimum of 5 years of experience
- Prior experience with field work
- Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
- May require ability to travel
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
{Syracuse, NY}: $75,670 - $108,100; {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $94,588 - $135,125
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, For subcontractor, Work at office, Remote work