Senior Field Geologist: Federal Environmental Projects

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is seeking a Field Geologist to support investigation, remediation and long-term management of contaminated sites for federal government clients. The role is based in Knoxville, TN and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will lead field activities, supervise subcontractors, and ensure defensible environmental data collection while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental field experience, preferably supporting federal government projects.
• Experience conducting investigations and remediation under CERCLA and/or RCRA.
• Demonstrated experience with soil and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, lithologic logging, and monitoring well installation/development.
• Working knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, contaminant fate and transport, and field QA/QC requirements.
• Experience implementing Work Plans, UFP-QAPPs, sampling plans, and health and safety plans.
• Ability to lead field teams and coordinate drilling and other field subcontractors.
• Strong field documentation, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and current refresher preferred/required for field assignments.
• Experience with DoD, USACE, AFCEC, or other federal environmental programs preferred.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or GIT certification/licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on field leadership and technical support for projects conducted under CERCLA, RCRA, and other applicable federal and state environmental programs.
• Plan and execute environmental field activities, supervise subcontractors, document site conditions, ensure collection of technically defensible environmental data, and support development of investigation and remediation deliverables.
• Strong understanding of geology and hydrogeology, environmental sampling techniques, field health and safety, and federal project documentation requirements.
• Field-focused geologist capable of independently leading environmental investigation activities while understanding how field decisions affect the overall CERCLA or RCRA project strategy.
• Comfortable working at complex federal facilities, making technically sound field recommendations, coordinating multiple field disciplines, and producing high-quality documentation that supports defensible regulatory and remedial decisions.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Environmental sampling

Field health and safety

Regulatory documentation

Team leadership

DoD/USACE familiarity

HazWoper knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Hydrogeology/Environmental Science

Job description

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is seeking a Field Geologist to support investigation, remediation and long-term management of contaminated sites for federal government clients. The role is based in Knoxville, TN and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will lead field activities, supervise subcontractors, and ensure defensible environmental data collection while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.