Environmental Geologist

Job Title

Environmental Geologist

Location

West Chester, PA 19382 US (Primary)

Category

Geology, GIS, Hydrogeology, Science / Biology, Solid Waste

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Yes

Job Description

The Staff Geologist collaborates with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of observation, testing services, data analysis/organization, documentation, and technical report preparation on a wide range of projects related to environmental services, site remediation, and brownfields redevelopment. Collaboration, effective communication with all stakeholders along with the ability to pro-actively recognize issues, develop solutions and seek guidance will be key to success in this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air medias using properly calibrated instruments.
• Detailed description and logging of soil/rock cuttings and cores during drilling activities.
• Observe and document construction activities of monitoring wells, supply wells, injection wells, production wells, and recovery wells to assure compliance with technical specifications.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed.
• Perform Phase I environmental due diligence and Phase II environmental investigations and evaluations.
• Support other ARM Group practice areas as needed for data collection and processing tasks.
• Assist with cost estimates and proposal information as requested.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on projects and obtain further knowledge and experiences.
• Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, and other members of the project team.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.

Job Requirements

Base Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology with 0-3 years’ experience.
• Aspirations for professional licensure.
• Possess excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork and reporting.
• A self-starter possessing strong communication and organizational skills.
• Desire to work on multiple projects in parallel rather than a single large project for months.
• Requires travel to job sites and, on occasion, out of the local area overnight stays.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping.
• Valid drivers license in good standing required.

Preferred Requirements

• G.I.T. certification, or the opportunity to obtain G.I.T. certification while employed at ARM Group can be developed.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD programs a plus.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER, MSHA Surface Mining and/or Safeland training preferred.

Expectations and Duties

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.