Geologist

Geologist 1 role at HDR
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• Lead routine to complex hydrogeologic/environmental field investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast region (e.g., fractured rock and coastal plain) as well as possibly across the country
• Oversee field team performing 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
• Development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, site remediation plans, as well as project and client management support
• Provide direction, oversight, and mentoring to junior staff
• Report and proposal preparation support including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules
• Client interaction and presentations as needed

• Task Manager responsibilities
• Lead routine to complex hydrogeologic/environmental field investigations with a focus on complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast region (e.g., fractured rock and coastal plain) as well as possibly across the country
• Oversee field team performing 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
• Development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, site remediation plans, as well as project and client management support
• Provide direction, oversight, and mentoring to junior staff
• Report and proposal preparation support including scopes of work, project budgeting, tracking, and schedules
• Client interaction and presentations as needed

• Field Team Leader responsibilities
• Soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, and soil vapor/VI sampling
• USCS soil logging
• Groundwater monitoring well installation
• Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field
• Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors, and completion of daily reports and various sample documentation forms
• Able to conduct themselves in a professional manner with project stakeholders and the public community
• Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
• Groundwater monitoring well installation
• Most fieldwork assignments are 1-5 day jobs within New York State. However, must have the availability for possible extended field work on cross-country jobs. Total annual fieldwork travel during the first year is estimated at 25-75%.

• 3 years experience required in the environmental consulting field. 5 years experience preferred.
• Pursuing Professional Geologist (PG) certification (NY or PA preferred)
• Familiarity with NYSDEC and EPA regulations and procedures.
• Proficient with GIS software
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• Clean driving record
• Active in Professional Societies
• Experience with quantitative hydrogeology
• Experience writing due diligence ASTM Phase I / II reports for construction and infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with MODFLOW, MT3
  
  DMS, AQTESOLV and other numerical and analytical related software
• Local candidates preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• May require ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a…