Senior Environmental Geologist

Job Description

Are you ready to lead impactful environmental projects and help shape the future of sustainable development in East Tennessee?

Fisher Arnold (FA) is seeking a Senior Geologist to join our growing environmental group in Knoxville, TN.

We’re looking for a self‑motivated, client‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to both technical excellence and business development. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll play a key role in expanding our client base while delivering high‑quality environmental solutions.

Fisher Arnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we require all new team members to work in a drug‑free environment and submit to an initial screening.

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 160 Hours Annual Paid Time Off
• 9 Annual Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Week (Half‑Days Fridays)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance

• Oversee Environmental Field data collection; complete actual field work as needed.
• Project documentation and technical report writing.
• Project research and development.
• Prepare Hydrogeologic Reports.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Work with the integrated team of experts in the Knoxville Office.
• Develop Project Scopes.
• Develop clients and grow the expanding client base.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or closely related environmental field.
• Professional Geologist must have a minimum of five (5) years of environmental consulting industry work experience.
• Registered in Tennessee with ability to register in multiple states, including AR, MS, AL among others.
• Prior soil, soil gas, and groundwater environmental investigation project experience.
• Strong proven technical report writing skills.
• Experience overseeing environmental project consultants and subcontractors.
• Direct experience in remedial projects such as soil removal actions, groundwater, and vapor intrusion mitigations.
• Other skills including proposal development, presentations, and client development are required.
• Knowledge of work in TN UST and Dry cleaner Programs.
• Current 40 hour HAZWOPER is required.

Our Mission is to honor God in all our endeavors. To provide distinct, exceptional, and quality service to our clients and the communities we serve. To maintain a work environment of mutual respect, support, and unity that provides for the well‑being of all employees and their families. To promote the personal and professional development of each employee through continuing education, training, and technical advancement.

To sustain and further develop the company in a position of success, profitability, and security.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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