Assistant geologist job description

HGL (HydroGeoLogic, Inc.), is an industry leader with over 35 years of experience providing comprehensive environmental engineering services by implementing innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions that address today's environmental, infrastructure, and natural resource challenges. HGL provides environmental engineering, remediation, and construction services, as well as Military Munitions Response Program support to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, and other federal and state government clients. HGL is one of the few companies that remain committed to research and development, offering a dynamic work environment for creative, energetic professionals.

Currently, HGL is seeking a Assistant Geologist in the Boston, MA area. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting multiple projects primarily across New England, including multiple multi-year U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracts. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to lead emerging contaminant (PFAS) field investigations at U.S. Air Force Installations located across the country.
Responsibilities/Duties

Responsibilities will include leading various field assignments, including drilling and monitoring well installation oversight; field team leader for environmental investigation and remediation projects; collecting environmental samples from environmental media, including soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and sediment; overseeing surface and borehole geophysical investigations; data management support; developing data tables, figures, and reports; developing boring logs and review/interpretation of geological boring logs. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for office work under the direction of individual project managers. Must be a team-oriented person willing to conduct a variety of field assignments and write cohesive report sections on the evaluation of investigative and remediation results.

HGL is flexible regarding the candidate's location, as its New England-based staff work from home offices and travel from there to HGL's project sites. Travel will be required throughout New England and, at times, to sites located outside of EPA Region 1. It is anticipated that field assignments may require 50% or greater travel requirements, especially during peak field season. Predominant field work support is currently anticipated to occur in the New England area.

Required Skills

Required skills include knowledge of environmental investigations and remediation projects regulated by RCRA and CERCLA; must be able to execute multiple tasks concurrently as field team leader; excellent communication and organizational skills; experience working under detailed quality assurance/quality control programs.

Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.

Preferred Skills

Oversight of sonic drilling is a plus, but not required.

Required Experience

+ Must have a minimum of three years of environmental field investigation experience.

+ Preparation of work plans and project deliverables (e.g., QAPPs, FSPs, RI/FS Reports, SSHP/HASPs, technical memoranda).

+ Field subcontractor oversight inclusive of soil borings and well installations utilizing various drilling methods.

+ Experience with New England geology, groundwater flow regimes, and boring/well depths.

+ Collection of water, soil, and soil vapor samples utilizing various sampling techniques.

+ Knowledge of and experience with RCRA, CERCLA, DoD, DOE, or USEPA projects.

Preferred Experience

+ PFAS sampling and remediation experience.

+ Vapor intrusion field sampling and mitigation experience a plus.

+ Experience boring log software (e.g., gINT, RockWorks).

+ Experience with preparation/updates of conceptual site models.

+ Groundwater fate and transport modeling.

+ Experience with human health risk assessments.

+ Five plus years of environmental field investigation experience.

Required Education

Minimum of B.S. degree in Geology or related field.

Preferred Education

M.S. degree in Geology or related field (M.S. degree may account for up to 2 years of experience).

Required Qualifications

To perform the duties of this position a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift up to 30 pounds in order to perform field tasks. Field tasks may take place in environments which include rugged terrain and weather extremes. The successful candidate will be required to possess or obtain OSHA HAZWOPER certification upon employment and be able to work in various levels of PPE including a respirator, if required.

Travel, overtime, and moderate physical work will routinely be required. While travel requirements are project-specific and will vary, applicant should have the ability to travel approximately 50% or greater depending upon applicant's location.

Preferred Qualifications

Current, or capability to obtain registration within one year:

+ NE or ME PG

+ PG from another U.S. state

Details

A pre-hire drug test and physical is requried. A clean driving record and valid driver's license is required. Some positions may require US Citizenship.

**General Responsibilities:**

Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

**Essential Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

+ Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

+ Entry level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.

+ Performs sampling and testing of water, soil, and other materials.

+ Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.

+ Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.

+ Operates field monitoring equipment.

+ Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.

+ Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.

+ Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.

+ Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

**Preferred Certification:**

+ Certification in field of expertise.

**Exemption:**

Non-exempt


21794BR

**Posting Title:**

Assistant Geologist

**Employment Type:**

Regular, Full Time

**City, State (Office Location):**

Carson, CA

**About Terracon:**

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

**EEO Statement:**

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

**Job Category:**

Geologist

**Terracon's COVID-19 Safety Response:**

**Committed to Our Employee Safety!**

**Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.** As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!

Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. _It's that simple._ We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being "Best at People," here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:

+ On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well

+ Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects

+ Empowering employees to speak up and say "no" to working in unsafe conditions

+ Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures

+ Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits

+ Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones

+ Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs

**If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety,** and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!