Senior Geologist - Hydrogeological Services Department

Overview

As a Senior Geologist for Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will assume a pivotal role in our Hydrogeological Services Department. You will be charged with leading complex geological projects, analyzing data and communicating your findings to stakeholders.

Location:

Asheville, North Carolina.

Employment type:

Full-Time.

• Bachelors in geology, or civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or related field.
• 10 years of senior level experience with 5+ years direct experience managing projects, supervising and mentoring staff, preparation and review of technical proposals, regulatory agency interactions and negotiations, and providing QA/QC of deliverables.
• Professional Geologist (PG) credentials.
• Ability to design field sampling programs, manage multiple subcontractors, as well as interpret geological, hydrogeological and chemical data from contaminated sites.
• Proficiency in groundwater statistics.
• Effective technical writing, strong oral communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Excellent leadership and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organization and project objectives.
• Technically adept, flexible, and forward thinking.
• Exhibits ability to successfully track and meet budgets and schedules.
• Exhibits attention to detail, and able to work under periodic time constraints.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and Local solid waste and mining requirements.
• Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time.

• Provide leadership, training, mentoring and support to junior staff and serve as a regional soil and groundwater subject matter expert.
• Manage and analyze groundwater compliance at landfill facilities.
• Prepare and review Alternative Source Demonstrations (ASD), Assessment of Corrective Measures (ACM), and Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
• Manage and prepare Hydrogeological Assessment Reports (HAR) for both existing and greenfield landfill and mine sites.
• Manage and prepare geological economic resource evaluations for both existing and greenfield mine sites.
• Manage and prepare Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMP) for existing and greenfield landfill sites.
• Manage subsurface investigation and remediation project scope, schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for existing public and private sector clients.
• Provide peer review of project deliverables, e.g. reports, proposals, cost estimates and plans for national, regional and local clients.
• Develop and update proposal, report, plan, and protocol templates for hydrogeological and geologic evaluations, disseminate updates to branch managers and project managers.
• Conduct internal audits of projects to ensure project managers are in conformance with both industry and company standards.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for clients with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies.

• M.S. Degree
• Experience with groundwater modeling
• GIS and/or CAD Experience
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.

• STRATEGIC - Take a long-range, broad approach to problem-solving and decision-making through objective analysis, thinking ahead, and disciplined planning and execution.
• COMMUNICATION - Explaining things clearly and thoroughly; expressing thoughts and ideas readily; keeping others well informed; setting forth viewpoints; being explicit about what is needed and wanted.
• EXCITEMENT - Getting others enthusiastic and involved; engaging in a high-energy manner; generating excitement; being lively and dynamic; creating a high-activity environment.
• MANAGEMENT FOCUSED - Making things happen; being influential; taking control of a situation; providing guidance to others; and acting as a facilitator;
  Always leave or end conversations with clients and co-workers feeling better for having met you.

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Educational reimbursement programs
• Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)

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