STAFF GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST/ENGINEER

SKA CONSULTING LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

120 hours vacation/sick time per year

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

SIMPLE IRA with matching

Professional development program

Job summary

SKA Consulting LP in Houston, TX seeks a Staff/Project Geologist/Scientist/Engineer with 2–6 years of environmental experience and HAZWOPER 40-Hr training; BS in Geology or related Earth Science is required. The role emphasizes fieldwork and office tasks completed within a team and independently.

Responsibilities include sampling soil, groundwater, and soil gas, EPA low-flow methods, logging borings, field paperwork, and drafting detailed investigative reports such as Phase I/II ESAs, Affected

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related Earth Science.
• 2–6 years of environmental experience.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hr training (40 CFR 1910.120).
• Knowledge of Texas environmental regulations; TRRP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including sampling soil, groundwater, and soil gas.
• Utilize EPA low-flow groundwater sampling and log soil borings.
• Prepare and review Phase I/II ESAs and related reports; assist RAPs and RAP Completion Reports.

Skills

Fieldwork

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Geology / Earth Science

Tools

EPA sampling methods

Low-flow groundwater sampling

Job description

STAFF/PROJECT GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST/ENGINEER

The successful candidate should have 2-6 years of previous environmental experience and OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hr training (40 CFR 1910.120) with a minimum of a BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Earth Science. Responsibilities include various fieldwork and challenging office assignments that will require the candidate to work effectively within a team and independently. Field tasks will include sampling soil, groundwater, and soil gas by various methods, including EPA low-flow groundwater sampling, logging soil borings, field mapping, completing field paperwork, documenting daily field activities, and oversight of drilling and remediation subcontractors. Familiarity with EPA-approved low flow groundwater sampling methodologies and installing groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings are required. Office assignments will include multi-tasking projects from conception to closure with excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail. Specific tasks include data evaluation and authoring detailed investigative reports (i.e., Phase I and Phase II ESAs), Affected Property Assessment Reports, Municipal Setting Designation reports, Response Action Plans, and Response Action Completion Reports. The candidate must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills to meet demanding deadlines effectively. Knowledge of Texas environmental regulations and experience with the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) rules are a plus.

SKA offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to,

• 9 paid holidays and 120 hours vacation/sick time per year
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with matching contribution
• and, professional development program under licensed geologists and engineers.

SKA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.