Senior Geologist: Lead Remediation & Field Programs

KCI; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Geologist to lead high-impact remedial actions for public and private clients, including environmental site assessments, subsurface data interpretation, and mentoring junior geologists. A Professional Geologist license is required.

You will guide field programs, develop remediation designs, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget. Pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and licensed Professional Geologist (P.G.).
• Experience planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring projects.
• Track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of environmental construction management, QA, and safety protocols.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological field investigations, mapping, sampling, and data collection programs, including environmental site assessments (Phase II ESAs).
• Interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to develop subsurface models.
• Oversee multi-media sample collection and processing – soils, groundwater, surface water, vapor, etc.
• Prepare and review geological reports, technical documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Operate and maintain remediation facilities.
• Manage data interpretation, map development, cost estimating, and report writing.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, or regulatory agencies.
• Train and mentor junior geologists on the team.

Skills

Geology

Environmental Science

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Geologist to lead high-impact remedial actions for public and private clients, including environmental site assessments, subsurface data interpretation, and mentoring junior geologists. A Professional Geologist license is required.

You will guide field programs, develop remediation designs, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget. Pre-employment screening applies.