Hydrogeologist

The GEL Group, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Competitive pay

Insurance coverage

Life & disability insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The GEL Group, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a Hydrogeologist to join our environmental team. The role focuses on project management for wastewater regulatory matters, contaminant investigations, and site assessments across diverse clients.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of environmental experience, SC/NC geology licensure, strong technical writing, and proven leadership. We value safety, integrity, and delivering defensible data on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or related scientific field of study.
• A North or South Carolina Licensed Geologist.
• Eight years of professional environmental experience with supervision of investigations/remediation.
• Registered Site Manager (RSM) in NC DEQ program is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals, work plans, and reports; oversee project team assignments; field activities; and financial administration.
• Prepare proposals with problem statements, scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare site assessments and remediation plans; perform data interpretation and recommendations.
• Conduct thorough technical writing reviews of reports.
• Communicate findings to clients and regulatory agencies and participate in meetings as a representative.
• Provide QA oversight and management of groundwater, soil, surface water, PFAS investigations and regulatory permits.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

M365 proficiency

Deltek

Expert witness

Education

Bachelor/Master in geology/hydrogeology/environmental engineering

SC/NC Licensed Geologist

Tools

Deltek

Project tracking software

Job description

Hydrogeologist

The GEL Group, Inc. Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About this position

About The GEL Group, Inc.

The GEL Group, Inc. is a family of companies built around a shared commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources. For more than four decades, we have partnered with clients across the United States and around the world to provide trusted environmental and engineering services, surveying, analytical testing, remediation support, PFAS testing, and subsurface technologies.

What sets GEL apart is the combination of advanced technology, experienced professionals, and a deep commitment to delivering defensible data on time. Across GEL Laboratories, LLC; GEL Engineering, LLC; GEL Solutions, LLC; and Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, our teams bring specialized expertise and a common purpose to every project.

At the heart of our work is GEL’s Core Purpose: To improve the quality of life for this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. That purpose guides how we serve our clients, support our communities, and approach every challenge with integrity, precision, and care.

At GEL, we are proud of our legacy, but even more focused on the impact we can make moving forward.

About the role

GEL Engineering has a job opening for a hydrogeologist or environmental scientist to join the team of environmental and engineering professionals providing a comprehensive range of services to our clients. This role will focus on project management related to wastewater regulations, contaminant investigations, infrastructure environmental assessments, remediation projects, and permitting and compliance.

What you'll do

• Conduct project management duties including preparation of proposals, work plans, and reports; delegating and overseeing project team assignments; conducting or leading field team activities; and performing fiscal and other administration functions.
• Prepare proposals that include problem statements, detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Collaborate with GEL’s multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and other professionals to prepare site assessment and remediation plans and to perform project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection and interpretation, literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.
• Conduct thorough detailed technical writing reviews of reports written by others on the project team.
• Effectively communicate findings and recommendations internally and to the client. Coordinate and communicate with environmental regulatory agencies and participate in project meetings as a project representative with staff from government agencies.
• Provide technical support, oversight, quality assurance (QA) review, and management of projects involving:
• Groundwater, soil, surface water, vapor intrusion, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contaminant investigations.
• Key waste and wastewater regulations, including solid waste, hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, NPDES, brownfields, and other voluntary cleanup programs.
• Industrial and municipal facility and infrastructure environmental assessments, siting studies, and redevelopment support;
• Underground storage tank (UST) investigations and closures;
• Soil and Groundwater Remediation
• QA and quality control (QC) programs and plans;
• Waste characterization and disposal evaluations;
• Regulatory permitting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or related scientific field of study.
• A North or South Carolina Licensed Geologist.
• At least eight years of professional environmental experience, with at least three of the years directly supervising investigation and remediation of hazardous substance or waste disposal sites.
• A Registered Site Manager (RSM) in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Registered Environmental Consultant Program is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Qualified to serve as a testifying expert witness for litigation cases is a plus.
• Proficient in M365 software, and Deltek or other project tracking software.

What We Offer

• A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in the office or on location at commercial, government, and industrial client’s sites. Travel to client sites, contractor facilities, and industry events is required based on project needs but at a minimum may be 20% of the week.