Geologist (Flex Staff
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Science
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection -
Engineering
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer
Company Overview
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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.
Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job DescriptionJob Duties
- Plan and conduct geologic and environmental investigations
- Conduct drilling and logging for moderate to highly complex projects
- Log soil/rock cores and prepare boring logs per ASTM/USCS standards
- Collect and manage environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory analysis
- Install and maintain groundwater monitoring wells/instrumentation
- Prepare technical field notes, logs, and support documentation.
- Attend progress meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
* This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires.
Skills & Abilities- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Able to pass a federal background check.
- Able to pass a medical examination.
- Ability to work in the field which can include long periods of standing, walking or sitting.
- Proficient in soil/rock logging, boring logs, and well installations.
- Knowledge of OSHA/HAZWOPER and environmental standards.
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and GIS/software skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Federal project experience is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills to work with military clients, contractors, and government teams.
- Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
- Ability to work independently in field settings under limited supervision.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications- PG (Professional Geologist) License.
- Knowledge of Unified Soil Classification System for logging soils.
- 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper certification with 8-hour annual refresher training which is up to date.
- 8-hour supervisory training.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class.
- Current CPR/FA/AED certification.
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Driving RequirementsAn appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
EEO StatementWe attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by…
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