Senior Geologist

HDR; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead complex site investigations and manage projects focusing on environmental contamination. This role involves overseeing data collection and analysis, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients to deliver impactful presentations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong background in geology, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of environmental management and remediation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management and client satisfaction.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site investigations focusing on contaminated sediment and waterways.
• Prepare reports and proposals, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Geospatial Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Responsibilities of the Senior Geologist include:

1. Lead complex site investigations focusing on contaminated sediment and waterways;
2. Oversee data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation, including:

• Developing site investigation work plans;
• Building complex Conceptual Site Models;
• Developing high-resolution site characterization strategies;
• Sampling soil, sediment, and groundwater, and collecting quality data;
• Creating geologic cross-sections using geologic and geophysical data;
• Performing geospatial and geostatistical analysis;
• Conducting isotope analysis;
• Interpreting subsurface geologic conditions regionally and locally;
• Preparing graphic presentations of geologic data;
• Leading report development for investigations and remedial actions.

Assess environmental contamination, focusing on management and remediation;

Serve as a technical expert in your area of specialization;

Manage projects, mentor junior staff, review technical work;

Prepare reports and proposals, manage scopes, budgets, schedules;

Engage with clients and deliver presentations;

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sediment or dredging contaminated materials management;
• Experience with sediment remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial designs;
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification;
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology, or related field;
• At least 10 years of experience in marketing, project management, staff management, and client satisfaction, with business development skills and local market familiarity;
• Advanced degree may offset experience requirements;
• Experience with field work;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Self-motivated, leadership skills, team management ability;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to travel as needed;
• Commitment to HDR's inclusive, employee-owned culture.

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history.