Principal Geologist or Hydrogeologist

Shelby American, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Geologist or Hydrogeologist to lead environmental projects in Seattle. This role demands extensive experience in environmental consulting, particularly in site investigation and remediation, while managing multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality and client service. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental solutions. Join a dedicated team committed to professional excellence and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Company-paid Medical Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401K with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Volunteer Day

Home Office Equipment Stipend

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting required.
• Must be licensed in Washington and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in contaminated site investigation and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Consulting

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Master's Degree in Hydrogeology

Tools

OSHA Health & Safety Training

Job description

Description

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for a Principal Geologist or Hydrogeologist. This position may be based out of our Seattle or Bellevue, Washington offices.

About us

Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, stormwater management, and mediation and litigation support.

What you will be doing at Farallon

Core job responsibilities will include directly managing a broad range of projects that reflect Farallon’s core practices in contaminated site investigation and remediation, environmental due diligence, litigation support, and regulatory coordination. Project work is often fast-paced and requires a commitment to both quality and client service.

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or other related field from an accredited university.
• Professionally licensed in Washington.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, including planning and performing site investigation, characterization, and remediation in Washington State.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, to conduct Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies for remediation projects with varying degrees of complexity and/or overall scope.
• Well-versed working knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience working with the Washington Department of Ecology through formal and voluntary cleanups.
• Deep knowledge of project and firm financial performance metrics and management, ability to assess overall project risk, and manage long-term project liabilities.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to independently prepare proposals, summary reports, and formal cleanup documentation including Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study reports, Cleanup Action Plans, and Cleanup Action Reports.
• Ability to work with Farallon’s team of scientists and engineers on business development.
• Availability to travel as required for project and business development related work.
• Commitment to safety, including working knowledge of State and Federal health and safety requirements.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Subject matter expert qualifications on emerging contaminants, sediments, or other specific disciplines.
• Previous experience as a consulting or testifying expert on matters related to release of hazardous substances, environmental fate and transport, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Professional registrations in Alaska, California, Nevada, or Washington.
• Existing client relationships.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Don’t meet every single requirement for the role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farallon, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with our firm.

Salary Range

Our best estimate of the base salary range for this position, located in the Seattle Metro Area is $140,000 - $175,000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Farallon reviews and updates salary ranges annually, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Farallon’s total compensation package for our employee-owners.

Benefits

We are proud of the benefits we offer to our employee-owners, including:

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Health Saving Account with $1200 employer contribution per year and access to Flexible Spending Accounts
• A paid day each year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization of each employee’s choice
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
• Cell phone stipend
• One-time home office equipment stipend

Apply for Principal Hydrogeologist or Geologist - Seattle or Bellevue, WA

If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume online at http://www.farallonconsulting.com/careers/current-openings.

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.