Staff Geologist jobs in the United States

Job Title

Staff Geologist

Location

Bethlehem, PA 18020 US (Primary)

Category

Civil / Environmental Engineering, Construction / QA, Geology, Geophysics, GIS, Hydrogeology, Science / Biology

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Yes

Job Description

ARM is looking for a self-driven and energetic Staff Geologist who is looking to learn, grow and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Staff Geologist, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of observation and testing services for a diverse set of projects and client base.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Testing, and description of soils, rocks, and cores and monitoring water quality with properly calibrated instruments.
• Observe and document construction activities to assure compliance with technical specifications to include monitoring well, supply and/or injection well, and production/recovery well installations.
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring.
• Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed.
• Perform Phase I due diligence and Phase II environmental investigations and evaluations.
• Support geophysical data collection and processing tasks.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposal information as requested.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on project 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 of Science degree in Geology.
• G.I.T. certification preferred, but opportunity to obtain certification can be developed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD a plus.
• Possess excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER, MSHA Surface Mining and/or Safeland training preferred.
• 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.

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.