Environmental Project Manager - Hydrogeologist

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Employee stock ownership program

Full-scale gym

Café serving breakfast and lunch

Various recreational activities

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Hydrogeologist in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing field and office project support, overseeing environmental investigations, and applying knowledge of hydrogeology. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience. We offer a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and various employee perks including wellness activities and community service opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety plans and procedural manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to travel (10 - 25%).

Responsibilities

• Provide field and office support on environmental projects.
• Evaluate groundwater flow and quality and determine contaminant fate.
• Document drilling of exploratory borings and installation of wells.
• Oversee and document drilling activities.
• Conduct aquifer testing and interpret data.
• Assist with preparation of environmental data and reports.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

Ability to use MS Word processing and Excel spreadsheet software

Education

Master's degree in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis

Bachelor's degree in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis

Tools

Aqtesolv

MODFLOW

MT3D

Job description

Overview

Environmental Project Manager - Hydrogeologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the Pittsburgh, PA Office. You\'ll provide field and office support on projects related to environmental site characterization and hydrogeologic investigations, including pumping and slug test data collection, drilling oversight, data evaluation and interpretation, groundwater modelling, and assisting with report preparation. You will work with senior hydrogeologists and receive training in aquifer test analysis, digital groundwater modeling, and fate and transport modeling, as needed, to develop the skillset required to succeed as a hydrogeologist. Work assignments and professional development will focus on activities that build upon an existing knowledge of hydrogeology, and may include the following duties:

• Applying knowledge of geochemistry and hydrogeology to evaluate groundwater flow and quality and determine contaminant fate and transport
• Preparing environmental data tables, drilling logs, potentiometric and/or contaminant contour maps, and assisting with preparation of reports to present and interpret compiled data
• Overseeing and documenting drilling of exploratory borings and installation of groundwater monitoring wells, including preparation of boring logs and well completion diagrams
• Collecting or supervising the collection of soil, surface water, and groundwater samples for analysis of chemical composition
• Conducting aquifer testing (e.g., pumping tests) and interpreting aquifer test data
• Planning and implementing single-well permeability tests and assisting with the planning and implementation of multi-well pumping tests
• Performing aquifer test data evaluation and digital groundwater modeling using Aqtesolv, MODFLOW, and/or MT3D

Note: At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, cafe serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms—creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling. We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis preferred. Bachelor\'s degree in Geology with Hydrogeology emphasis will be considered.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to use MS Word processing and Excel spreadsheet software
• Ability to travel (10 - 25%)
• Experience with Aqtesolv, MODFLOW, and/or MT3D software

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women, focused on giving back to communities, helping professionals develop, promoting inclusion, and networking opportunities.

We care about our people! CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, ownership opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, profit sharing, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability coverage, tuition assistance, professional development, and work-life balance. CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by law.

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