Staff Environmental Scientist & Geologist II - Field & Office

Haley & Aldrich; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist or Geologist 2 to support environmental and geotechnical projects in a dynamic team. You will perform field investigations, data organization, and technical reporting under senior staff guidance.

Located in Midlothian, VA, this full-time role offers growth in a seasoned consulting environment with a focus on safety and high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Environmental Science or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, etc., using approved industry standard procedures.
• Use the results of field investigations to support site characterization.
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
• Support field data organization, reduction, and synthesis.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities in the field and during data evaluation.
• Apply academic training and use computer software to perform calculations and evaluation of site data.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposals on small-to-medium tasks.
• Perform all work in accordance with Health & Safety protocols.
• Demonstrate safety behaviors.
• Support geologic site characterization through logging, documentation, and observation of soil boring and groundwater monitoring well installation.
• Assist project teams with interpretation and summarization of environmental and geologic data for decision-making.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Reasoning

Time management

Independent work

Resourcefulness

Ownership

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Environmental Science

Master’s degree in Geology/Environmental Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist or Geologist 2 to support environmental and geotechnical projects in a dynamic team. You will perform field investigations, data organization, and technical reporting under senior staff guidance.

Located in Midlothian, VA, this full-time role offers growth in a seasoned consulting environment with a focus on safety and high-quality project delivery.