Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Trevet Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevet Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist with 7 to 12 years of environmental experience to perform CERCLA, RCRA, and UST studies and related support services for NAVFAC Northwest installations in Washington and Alaska.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in geology or a science field; Washington Licensed Geologist is a plus. The role involves field data collection, occasional travel, and strong report writing, with hybrid/remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or a science field is required.
• 7 to 12 years of environmental experience is required.
• Registration as a Licensed Geologist in Washington is preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States and on DoD installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform CERCLA/RCRA/UST studies and related support services.
• Collect field data (groundwater, soil, soil gas) and report findings.
• Oversee subcontractors and manage field investigations.
• Prepare technical documents and reports for regulatory agencies.
• Travel to support field projects for up to 1–2 weeks.

Skills

Field data collection

Subcontractor oversight

Long-term monitoring

Data interpretation

Writing and reporting

Client interaction

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or science

Licensed Geologist (WA) preferred

Tools

USCS/ASTM classification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Trevet is seeking a full-time Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist with 7 to 12 years of environmental experience to perform CERCLA/RCRA/UST studies and other support services at DoD installations within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest including Washington and Alaska. Candidates should possess, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in geology or a science degree. Registration as a Licensed Geologist in the State of Washington is preferred. The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and on Department of Defense installations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geology and environmental science services related to CERCLA, RCRA, and compliance related investigations, including geology/hydrogeology, contaminant chemistry, fate and transport, environmental risk assessment, and remediation technologies. Periodic travel to support field projects for extended durations of up to 1 to 2 weeks is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a strong commitment to safe work practices.

Project work is expected to include supporting the preparation of large technical documents including preliminary assessments, site inspections, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, proposed plans and records of decision, related planning documents, and other related CERCLA, RCRA, and compliance documents.

Experience should include:

• Field data collection (groundwater soil, soil gas, etc.)
• Oversight of subcontractors in support field investigation activities.
• Routine oversite for long-term monitoring programs.
• Remediation system operation and sampling (not required but preferred)
• Logging soil borings and installing groundwater monitoring wells using multiple drilling methods.
• Decommissioning groundwater monitoring wells following state standards and regulations.
• Describing soil using the USCS and ASTM classification systems
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Presenting data in visual, graphical, and tabular formats.
• Writing technical reports in response to the project requirements listed above.
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite Products, Email).

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Interact successfully with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze, interpret, and present field data, and write technical reports.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Be detail oriented, highly motivated, and an organized team player with a strong focus on client service.
• Have the ability to work independently or with minimal direction in performing most tasks and assignments.
• Hold a valid driver’s license as travel to temporary assignments and time in the field will be required.

Other requirements/preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in geologist or environmental science.
• Registration as a Licensed Geologist in the State of Washington is a plus
• Project management experience is strongly preferred.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher.

The ideal candidate will be located in the Seattle area. Work requirements include three or more days per week in the Seattle office with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. Hybrid or remote work, preferably from the Pacific Northwest, may be available at Trevet’s discretion.

Annual salary range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000, plus benefits.