Geologist jobs in Seaford, DE

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.

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.