Assistant Geologist

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Geologist
. This is a 12+ months
contract‑to‑hire opportunity with long‑term potential and is located in Kansas City, MO (
Onsite
). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

• The Assistant Geologist will assist on a variety of environmental based tasks as required by the project including federal, state, local, and commercial clients.
• This position is responsible for field sampling, investigations, and report writing.
• Assist with field related activities including logging soils, air monitoring during investigation and remediation activities, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, and collection of soil for physical testing.
• Assist in assessing soil and groundwater data, developing soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results.
• Assist with proposal and report writing for environmental based projects.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling subcontractors for field investigation activities and assisting with site remediation planning and implementation.
• Assist in coordinating laboratory analysis appropriate to the proper identification and evaluation of samples.
• Assist with on‑site field monitoring to document compliance with various federal, state, and local permit requirements during project construction.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Environmental degree required.
• Related consulting experience. Previous experience, including hazardous site assessment experience, such as Phase I, Phase II and remediation preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard geological techniques, principles and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the Unified Soil Classification System, glacial deposits, hydrogeology and groundwater sampling.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA and remedial design.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge in ArcGIS, Rock Ware, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license. Required.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Our client is a leading Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.