Geologist II

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

HDR is seeking a Geologist and Task Manager with 6 or more years of experience. The successful candidate may be based in HDR’s Woodcliff Lake, NJ, but other NY/NJ locations will also be considered. This individual will support our ongoing project workload on CERCLA and state superfund sites plus cross-sector services supporting our other business groups.

• Lead complex hydrogeologic/environmental field investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic region (e.g., fractured rock and coastal plain)
• Oversee data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation including:
  • Field groundwater level and quality data collection methods
  • Experience with multiple drilling methods for various geological settings
  • Familiarity with design, construction, and development of groundwater monitoring wells
  • Developing and overseeing high resolution site characterization strategies
  • Using modern Remediation Hydrogeology concepts (such as mass flux/discharge or DNAPL assessment) to support complex groundwater remediation strategies
  • Development of geologic and hydrogeologic cross‑section development utilizing geologic and geophysical data
  • Interpretation of subsurface aquifer conditions on a site and regional scale
  • Aquifer testing and analysis
  • Development of hydro graphs and other graphic presentation of hydrogeologic data
  • Building conceptual site models
• Field team leader responsibilities (field and office)
• Lead Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment tasks
• Take responsibility for proposal and report writing, development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, site remediation, as well as project and client management support
• Project management support including direction of junior staff, providing technical review, oversight and mentoring
• Report and proposal preparation support including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules
• Client interaction and presentations
• Perform other duties as needed

• Professional Geologist (PG) certification (NY preferred), or pursuing PG
• Active in Professional Societies
• Experience with quantitative hydrogeology
• Familiarity with MODFLOW, MT3
  
  DMS, AQTESOLV and other numerical and analytical related software
• Local candidates given preference

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Prior experience with field work
• Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and…