Early-Career Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants

  • Birmingham, AL
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
OverviewDo you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Scientist as part of our environmental practice in our Birmingham, AL office. The position will have the opportunity to apply geologic skills to projects involving contaminated site assessment and remediation; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations and litigation support, while developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.To Learn More Visit: .Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight;
  • Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench scale testing, and pilot test programs;
  • Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures using both industry-standard and cutting-edge applications;
  • Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects;
  • Supporting fate and transport modeling, natural attenuation evaluations and risk assessment;
  • Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation;
  • Preparation of written documents such as proposals, workplans and investigative reports; and
  • Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or geochemistry. (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
  • Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
  • Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation and quantitative hydrogeology. (required)
  • Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD ArcGIS) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models). (preferred)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Field work and overnight travel may be required.
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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