Project Geologist

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Geologist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Ann Arbor, MI office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from project scoping through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience to execute project work.
• Provide training, guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff on their projects and within your technical discipline.
• Under the direction of the senior staff, participate in communications with client, agencies, and internal teams within your discipline.
• Oversee geologic site characterization including subsurface explorations, monitoring well siting and construction, soil vapor probe installation, field sampling and waste management.
• Support and lead project teams with the interpretation, evaluation, and summarization of geologic data to make decisions for the project.
• Independently complete basic geologic data reduction, summarization and synthesis and provide project teams with concise summaries that include evaluation and proposed next steps.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
• Able to work independently on individual tasks supporting technical work and exhibit the ability to manage tasks and perform work on multiple projects or multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
• Able to travel to work locations that may require overnight stays.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Professional certification or planning to obtain professional certification, as applicable to the discipline.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.
• MSHA Training