Mid Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist
Wood•Atlanta, GA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Wood is growing and has a career opportunity for a Mid-Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist to join our Atlanta, Georgia team. This role is ideal for an Environmental Scientist with 3 to 5 years of experience looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm on technically complex projects. The position offers mentorship from senior staff and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a firm that values employee enthusiasm and technical contributions. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere that allows individuals to grow their career.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Geology or geology-related degree (geology preferred, other sciences will be considered)
- 3 – 5 years + environmental experience
- Experience with environmental field activities including installing monitoring wells, gauging monitoring wells, and collecting soil and groundwater samples
- Self-starter with good communication, writing skills, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong time management capabilities
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states. Approximately 20% of overnight travel
- Will be required to lift equipment and carry laboratory samples
- Must pass a drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Nice To Haves
- 40-hour Hazwoper OSHA Training
- Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
- Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in industrial settings
- Working knowledge of Georgia environmental regulations and reporting
- Experience preparing SWPPP and/or SPCC Plans
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Senior Geologist / Scientist or Project Manager
- Proactively seek project work from project managers and comply with directions from project managers
- Assist in fieldwork planning and coordination, including health and safety plan development, locating and ordering field supplies, coordination with subcontractors
- Complete online research or electronic database or paper file searches
- Design and oversight of groundwater monitoring wells, DPT, and sampling plans
- Supervise drilling and remediation subcontractors and provide written documentation of field activities
- Stratigraphic logging of soil borings and split spoons
- Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, remediation system, and sediment samples for lab analysis
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing field equipment and systems
- Analyze and interpret analytical results and assist with the preparation of site assessment reports
- Assist in preparation of permit applications, data tables, figures, and boring logs/well construction diagrams
- Field mapping and map preparation and maintaining spreadsheets/databases of chemical results and other data for projects, preparing charts, conducting routine scientific calculations, and using computer programs
- Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training and prepare and implement site safety plans
- Travel to project sites in Georgia and surrounding states. Approximately 20% of overnight travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
