Staff Geologist

Job Responsibilities:

• Founded in Canada in 1960, [Company] is a respected, employee-owned, global company providing consulting, design, and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy. Our clients span the world's major economic drivers: oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, power, transportation, water resources, and more. Our 7,000 people deliver deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.
• The [Company] team is consistently voted a top consulting firm to work for and operates out of more than 40 offices across the country from Anchorage, Alaska to Tampa, Florida. Since the first office opened in 1968, we have built a reputation for providing innovative, quality solutions. From our initial strength in geotechnical engineering, our services expanded to meet the increasing range of client needs, including environmental compliance and remediation.
• [Company] . is currently seeking a Staff Geologist for our Portland, Oregon office.

Responsibilities:

• [Company] is seeking a Staff Geologist to join its Portland, Oregon office. An appreciation for high quality, client focused work products is essential. As a key member of the team, you will support existing environmental, mining and landfill projects. Duties include:
• Field data collection planning and implementation in support of hydrogeologic interpretation. This work may include preparation, installation, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of field instrumentation for groundwater and surface water monitoring, geologic logging of boreholes, monitoring well installation, oversight of well hydraulic tests, and groundwater and surface water sampling and flow measurements.
• Interpretation of hydrogeologic and hydrologic data using data manipulation tools (such as Excel and Access), and numerical and analytical groundwater and contaminant transport modeling tools.
• Working with engineers, GIS specialists, and other environmental experts to contribute to larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding the regulatory environment as necessary to successfully complete project work.

Job Requirements:

• BS Geology or degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in fundamental geologic principals used in environmental projects.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in environmental and landfill work.
• GIT registration or ability to sit for the exam within 6 months
• A strong interest in field data collection and instrumentation.
• A strong interest in quantitative hydrogeologic interpretation.
• A willingness to travel locally, with possible frequent shorter term travel and infrequent longer term travel.
• Ability to plan and execute field programs with knowledge of proper sampling techniques.
• Data management and analysis experience required (Excel, Access experience desirable but not required).
• Familiarity with geochemical processes and modeling techniques is desirable but not required.
• Desire to effectively communicate technical information to clients, regulators, and colleagues in a readily-understood format.
• All candidates must have excellent and demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong commitment to quality and timely delivery of services.
• Strong interpersonal, team building and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Previous Health and Safety training, such as OSHA HAZWOPER or MSHA preferred but not required.