Staff Geologist 1

Haley & Aldrich; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Independence, OH is seeking a Staff Geologist I to join a team of professionals on diverse projects. This full-time role focuses on field investigations, data collection, and reporting under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Geology, up to two years of related experience, strong written and verbal communication, and willingness to travel. The position offers growth opportunities and a commitment to safety and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field is required.
• 0–2 years of related field experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with fieldwork, data reduction, and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, groundwater, and surface water.
• Support site characterization through field data collection and observations.
• Prepare accurate documentation and project reports.
• Assist with technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposals.
• Follow health and safety protocols and company safety behaviors.
• Collaborate with senior staff on diverse projects and clients.

Skills

Field investigations

Environmental sampling

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Travel

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Geologist 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Independence, OH office.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• Conduct field investigations and assessments of soil, groundwater, surface water, etc. using approved industry standard procedures.
• Use the results of field investigations such as subsurface explorations, monitoring well construction, field sampling and other work to support site characterization.
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
• Apply academic training and use computer software to perform calculations and evaluation of information.
• Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
• Assist with the development of technical scopes of work and cost estimating for proposal efforts on small- to medium-sized project opportunities.
• Assist with the collection, documentation, and organization of field data in accordance with project specific plans.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 0 to 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 and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
• Desire to learn and grow in their profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Familiar with environmental analytical testing and data reduction techniques for soil, water, and air.
• Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude to work with sampling equipment in the field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 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.

Preferred Skills

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.

The salary range for this position in Independence, OH is $52,000 - $60,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.