Project Geologist II

Arm-Group-LL; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ARM Group LLC seeks a Project Geologist II to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and environmental professionals supporting landfills and solid waste facilities in PA and surrounding regions.

The role offers increasing responsibility in technical work, project management, regulatory coordination, and client relationships. Office locations include West Chester, PA, Hershey, PA, or Marlton, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of environmental consulting experience.
• PA PG license or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience with hydrogeologic investigations and groundwater monitoring.
• Strong writing and data evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of landfill permit applications, permit modifications, renewals, and groundwater monitoring reports.
• Plan, manage, and perform hydrogeologic investigations at landfills and solid waste facilities.
• Evaluate groundwater flow, quality, geologic conditions, and potential impacts.
• Manage groundwater monitoring and assessment programs, including data evaluation.
• Design and oversee monitoring well installation, drilling, aquifer testing, sampling, and field investigations.
• Coordinate with PADEP and other agencies regarding permitting and compliance.
• Communicate with clients, labs, contractors, and project team members.

Skills

Geology expertise

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Tools

PA PG license or eligibility

Job description

Description

ARM Group LLC is seeking a Project Geologist II who will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers, geologists, and environmental professionals to support landfills and other solid waste facilities throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. The position provides an opportunity to take increasing responsibility for technical work, project management, regulatory coordination, and client relationships.

Location: This position can be filled in our West Chester, PA, Hershey, PA, or Marlton, NJ office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of landfill permit applications, permit modifications, renewals, and other PADEP solid waste regulatory submittals such as quarterly and annual groundwater monitoring reports.
• Plan, manage, and perform hydrogeologic investigations associated with landfills and other solid waste facilities.
• Evaluate groundwater flow, groundwater quality, geologic conditions, and potential impacts associated with solid waste facilities.
• Manage groundwater monitoring and assessment programs, including evaluation of analytical data, groundwater elevations, trends, and potential changes in groundwater quality.
• Design and oversee monitoring well installation, drilling programs, aquifer testing, groundwater sampling, and related field investigations.
• Assist with investigation and evaluation of groundwater quality exceedances; statistically significant quality changes in monitoring wells, seeps, springs; and other potential environmental impacts.
• Develop and update hydrogeologic conceptual site models and evaluate groundwater flow conditions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, monitoring reports, permit documents, work plans, proposals, cost estimates, and regulatory correspondence.
• Coordinate with PADEP and other regulatory agencies regarding permitting, compliance, monitoring, and hydrogeologic issues.
• Communicate directly with clients, laboratories, contractors, and other project team members.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior team members.
• Participate in field activities as needed throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Pennsylvania Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity, with ability to obtain additional state licensures as needed.
• Experience with hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater monitoring, or groundwater assessment.
• Strong technical writing and data evaluation skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments and multiple project priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with Pennsylvania municipal or residual waste landfill regulations, permitting, and compliance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping.

Your Wellness, Our Priority: A Look at Our Benefits

We invest in our team's well-being and future through a comprehensive benefits package with a range of offerings designed to support you holistically. Our health and wellness offerings include two Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, disability protection, accident and critical illness coverage. To enhance your future financial security, we provide a 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA accounts, and 529 college savings plans. Work-life balance is prioritized through our generous PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year, giving you ample time to rest, recharge, and attend to life outside the office. An Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and your household with resources to assist you in managing a variety of situations. We invest in your professional growth through our Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities. After 6 months of employment, all team members become eligible for quarterly bonuses, providing additional avenues for financial growth. This robust package is designed to foster a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally, underscoring our dedication to your overall well-being and future success.