Field Geologist

Bristol Bay Native•Knoxville, TN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking a Field Geologist to join our growing Environmental Business Line. We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth. We value our employees and are dedicated to supporting their success throughout their career with us. With a strong track record of consistent growth, we provide a secure and dependable workplace for those looking for a lasting career. We are seeking a Field Geologist with 5+ years of environmental consulting experience to support investigation, remediation, and long-term management of contaminated sites for federal government clients. Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC offers a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid time off along with other essential benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
5+ years of environmental field experience, preferably supporting federal government projects.
Experience conducting investigations and remediation under CERCLA and/or RCRA.
Demonstrated experience with soil and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, lithologic logging, and monitoring well installation/development.
Working knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, contaminant fate and transport, and field QA/QC requirements.
Experience implementing Work Plans, UFP-QAPPs, sampling plans, and health and safety plans.
Ability to lead field teams and coordinate drilling and other field subcontractors.
Strong field documentation, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and current refresher preferred/required for field assignments.
Must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to: hard hats, steel toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.
Must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD, USACE, AFCEC, or other federal environmental programs preferred.
Professional Geologist (PG) or GIT certification/licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on field leadership and technical support for projects conducted under CERCLA, RCRA, and other applicable federal and state environmental programs.
Plan and execute environmental field activities, supervise subcontractors, document site conditions, ensure collection of technically defensible environmental data, and support development of investigation and remediation deliverables.
Field-focused geologist capable of independently leading environmental investigation activities while understanding how field decisions affect the overall CERCLA or RCRA project strategy.
Comfortable working at complex federal facilities, making technically sound field recommendations, coordinating multiple field disciplines, and producing high-quality documentation that supports defensible regulatory and remedial decisions.