Geologist III

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Reston, VA Full Time Reston, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $84,631.00 To $ Annually

Job Title:

Geologist III

Location:

Reston, VA

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL has a position open for Geologist III to support site investigation and remediation projects based out of our Reston, VA headquarters. This role combines hands-on environmental investigation, interpretation of geological and environmental data, technical reporting, and remediation oversight. You will collaborate with engineers, geologists, scientists, and project managers on varied cleanup projects supporting our mission to restore the environment and protect our future.

The Geologist III will provide support services to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, and other federal and state government clients throughout the eastern United States.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supporting environmental field investigations and remediation projects at hazardous waste/contaminated sites under the direction of project managers and senior staff members.
• Ensuring field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with project specific Site Safety and Health Plans / Health and Safety Plans.
• Participating on field teams for collection of water, soil, soil vapor, surface water, sediment and biota samples utilizing various sampling techniques.
• Performing / conducting field subcontractor oversight inclusive of drilling, monitoring well construction, waste transportation and disposal, and heavy equipment operation.
• Contributing to the preparation of work plans and project deliverables (e.g., UFP-QAPPs, RI Reports, SSHP/HASPs, PowerPoint presentations, and technical memoranda).
• Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools.
• Coordinating assigned field investigations and subcontractor activities, preparing technical reports and field documentation, and serving as HGL’s client representative during assigned remedial-action activities under the direction of project managers and senior technical staff. Developing greater technical leadership and project-management responsibility through increasingly complex assignments.
• Utilizing approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of directly relevant environmental investigation and remediation experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Previous experience with environmental investigations (CERCLA, RCRA, DoD, DoE, and/or EPA projects) including various groundwater, soil, vapor intrusion, surface water, sediment and biota methodologies.
• Experience overseeing and monitoring well drilling and installation, preparing and interpreting geological boring logs, collecting groundwater and soil samples, and contributing to technical reports and work plans is required.
• A demonstrated history of responsibility, initiative, motivation, and creativity.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and…