Senior Geologist

Terracon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist to lead complex environmental site investigations and interpret subsurface data. You will collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists on projects spanning earthwork foundations, well design, and seismic risk assessments.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Geology or related field, 9+ years of experience, a Professional Geologist (PG) designation, and Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.

Qualifications

• Certification in field of expertise.
• Professional Geologist (PG) designation.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project-related risk and protect the Company.
• Lead safety efforts for the team and promote a safe work environment.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects and monitor standards.
• Lead complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
• Supervise analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
• Assist in updating policies/procedures for technical field projects.
• Provide technical direction and training to junior staff.
• Assist in development of marketing strategies and client presentations.
• Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

PG designation

Certification

Terracon APR status

Education

Bachelor’s in Geology/Hydrogeology

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
• Senior level Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
• Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
• Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
• Provide technical direction and training to less experience professional staff.
• Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
• Serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in field of expertise
• Professional Geologist (PG) designation
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.