Geologist

Bowman has an opportunity for a Staff Geologist to join our team in Troy, NY.

Provide early career support to geological, hydrogeological, mining, geotechnical, and civil engineering project teams across multiple practice areas throughout the organization, including investigation and remediation of impacted sites, environmental compliance, due diligence, risk assessment, and environmental health and safety.

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution and direction as needed, especially for complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches.
• Work using advanced techniques and principles, reviewed by more senior staff to ensure sound professional judgement; may review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and/or cross‑functional teams that may include other geoscientists, engineers, and land surveyors to complete projects.
• Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Work with project teams on geohazard assessment and geotechnical/geological engineering projects involving field activities, site observations, data evaluation, and desktop assessments.
• Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur out‑of‑town in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards using field‑based data collection applications.
• Conduct subsurface field exploration tasks including observation and documentation of test pit explorations, dynamic cone penetrometer testing, and support of drilling activities for the installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Collect a range of field data, including from groundwater and slope monitoring instrumentation; interpret subsurface conditions and prepare exploration field notes.
• Perform data compilation, prepare borehole (and other) logs, conduct GIS data analysis and management, research site geology, and other related duties to support project teams and report preparation.
• May also prepare technical letters, memoranda, plans, and specifications.
• May apply principles of rock and soil mechanics for engineering projects.
• May apply all branches of geologic knowledge to conditions that affect planning, design, construction, operation, and safety of engineering projects.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and advancements to continuously improve geological practices.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in geology, mining, environmental engineering, or related field preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Entry level position; at least one (1) year of experience in environmental consulting, engineering, or related disciplines preferred.
• Desire and/or progress towards obtaining Professional Geologist or related professional licensure preferred.
• Prior experience relevant to hydrogeologic investigation, remediation or treatment process testing, development, and design; systems modeling; or engineering applications associated with…