Assistant Geologist

Terracon; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in North Charleston, SC seeks an entry- to mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to evaluate subsurface field data and interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater conditions for site investigations and remediation activities.

You will generate subsurface maps, collaborate with engineering staff, oversee field testing, and prepare written plans and reports for projects including earthwork foundations and Phase I/II assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in field of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry-level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Perform sampling and testing of water, soil and other materials.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
• Operate field monitoring equipment.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
• Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate field monitoring equipment.
• Developing-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• 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.
• Implement 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.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower-level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.
• Mid-level, experienced Geologist/Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium-sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participate with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Responsible for developing 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.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower-level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Skills

Safety compliance

Data collection

Field sampling

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Tools

Field monitoring equipment

Job description

General 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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre‑task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry‑level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Perform sampling and testing of water, soil and other materials.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
• Operate field monitoring equipment.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
• Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate field monitoring equipment.
• Developing‑level Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• 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.
• Implement 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.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower‑level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.
• Mid‑level, experienced Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium‑sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participate with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Responsible for developing 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.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower‑level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in field of expertise.