Senior Staff Geologist

Terracon; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Wilmington, NC seeks a mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to evaluate subsurface soil and groundwater data and develop conclusions for site conditions.

You will supervise field staff, interpret data, and contribute to proposals and reports for projects ranging from earthwork to remediation. A bachelor’s degree is required, with 5+ years of experience; a master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field (minimum 5 years’ related experience).
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and pre-task planning; report safety issues.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design.
• Collaborate with senior staff on larger projects.
• Perform field visits, data collection and observations.
• Direct field staff in sampling, testing and data documentation.
• Develop written proposals and perform quality control reviews.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and prepare written reports.
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions.
• Oversee work of junior geologists/hydrogeologists.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field

Master’s degree

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:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Mid-level, experienced Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participates with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification in field of expertise