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 Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC office. In this role, you will support site assessment, characterization, and remediation projects for clients in the Industrial/Manufacturing, Energy, and Real Estate markets. Fieldwork will account for at least 50% of the position and may include overseeing subsurface explorations, monitoring well installation, environmental sampling, and other site investigation activities.

You will also evaluate and summarize geologic data, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams. Travel to project sites is expected. This position provides opportunities for continued professional growth along either a technical or project management career path.

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 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.