Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred or PhD preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.
• Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required

Project Management for site investigation and remedial services. Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Competency in probabilistic risk assessment, regulatory standards for various cleanup projects involving diverse media, voluntary remediation program and all aspects of data quality assurance. 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.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Career level, fully competent Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
• May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geologists.
• Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
• May attend on and off-site client meetings.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
• Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred or PhD preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.
• Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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