Professional Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Johnson City, San Gabriel (TN, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Professional Geologist to join their team in Johnson City, TN. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by supporting dam remediation projects and conducting geotechnical investigations. You'll engage in diverse tasks, from fieldwork to technical report writing, while developing your business acumen in a collaborative environment. The company is known for its commitment to employee growth and offers competitive pay and benefits. If you're passionate about geology and environmental consulting, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits programs

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental consulting with a focus on geology and remediation.
• Experience with subsurface investigations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dam safety inspections and environmental sampling.
• Assist in developing geologic models and prepare technical reports.
• Manage projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Geologic Modeling

Project Management

Technical Writing

Field Investigations

Client Management

Leadership Skills

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Advanced degree in Geology or Environmental Engineering

Professional registration (P.E, P.G.)

Tools

EVS

Leapfrog

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Professional Geologist with at least 5 years of experience, to help support our geology and dam remediation practices in Johnson City, TN. This position will specifically support construction oversight for dam remediation projects, geotechnical field investigation, and instrumentation monitoring. At Geosyntec, you will be able to apply your geology skills to challenging environmental projects including site characterization, remedial investigations, remedial design, and hydrogeologic modeling, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment of instrumentation used to monitor landslides and analysis of ground movement data;
• Conduct dam safety inspections and environmental water quality sampling;
• Assist with development of geologic models using EVS or Leapfrog to support site conceptualization, plume visualization, and groundwater modeling;
• Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Review and manage written document production;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing; and
• At times, job may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in geology or environmental engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E, P.G.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• At least 2 years of experience of subsurface investigations on significant or high hazard dams. (required)
• Planning and performing field investigations and studies (drilling, logging, well installation, soil, and groundwater sampling, groundwater modeling etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
• Proven leadership skills. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)