Project Geologist - Hydrogeology

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Geologist to join the Hydrogeology Group within our multidisciplinary Regional Geotechnical Services team. This role is designed for an early to mid-career professional with 5-15 years of experience who can manage technical projects, budgets, and clients. This role requires strong technical expertise and effective project management skills with the opportunity to development into a Senior Geologist role.

Greenville, South Carolina

Department Manager

Full-Time, Exempt

We are seeking an experienced Project Geologist to join the Hydrogeology Group within our multidisciplinary Regional Geotechnical Services team. This role is designed for an early to mid-career professional with 5-15 years of experience who can manage technical projects, budgets, and clients. This role requires strong technical expertise and effective project management skills with the opportunity to development into a Senior Geologist role.

Our Regional Geotechnical group focuses on serving projects for our solid waste, mining, and power industry clients. These projects span a multitude of support roles, from Phase 1 Development and infrastructure/support structure design to groundwater monitoring support during site operation and closure, as well as geologic hazard mitigation.

This role is anticipated to be an approximately 90% office and 10% fieldwork role with emphasis placed on training and mentoring junior staff in the field, attending industry specific conferences, and general business development

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology.
• 5-15 years of experience supporting environmental consulting projects or related geological/environmental work.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (state and federal), subsurface geology, soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and environmental site assessment.
• Experience with field investigation techniques (drilling, sampling, logging).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data to make sound decisions that achieve project objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
• Professional Geologist (PG) licensure or ability to obtain professional licensure within an appropriate timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to authorize driving record review.

• Provide expert interpretation of analytical data in support of hydrogeologic investigations and remediation projects.
• Lead geologic investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection.
• Interpret and utilize environmental data to make decisions to reach project objectives.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments related to impacted soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Guide the selection and application of appropriate field methods, data evaluation techniques, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct environmental field investigations including groundwater, soil, surface water, and sediment sampling.
• Assist with groundwater compliance activities and environmental monitoring programs.
• Proficiency with classifying soil and rock materials and assist with interpretation of subsurface conditions.
• Maintain compliance with project-specific health and safety requirements.

• Manage multiple…