Senior Geologist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. in New York is seeking a Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist to lead subsurface investigations, data interpretation, and reporting for diverse projects.

You will oversee field activities, supervise staff, and provide direction on earthwork, foundations, and environmental assessments. The role requires a PhD/Master's is preferred, a PG designation, and Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology with minimum 9 years of related experience.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Professional Geologist (PG) designation is required.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project-related risk and protect the Company.
• Lead safety efforts for team and promote a safe work environment; pre-task planning.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Senior level Geologist/Hydrogeologist leading complex projects with innovative investigation techniques.
• Supervise analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
• Assist in establishing and updating policies/procedures for technical projects; ensure proper interpretation.
• Provide technical direction and training to less experienced staff.
• Participate in development of marketing strategies and client presentations.
• Serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Professional Geologist (PG) designation

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.