Geologist 1/ Environmental Scientist 1

HDR•Woodcliff Lake, NJ

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Geologist I/ Environmental Scientist I, we'll count on you to administer the following: Planning and developing SOPs, field sampling plans, and other baseline documents required to support remedial investigations, site characterizations, pre-design investigations, etc. Sampling of soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental media to support Remedial Investigations, site characterizations, risk assessments, Phase I/II assessments, and other studies Sampling of stormwater during rain events, often completed outside of normal business hours Groundwater monitoring well installation oversight Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field Data evaluation and tabulation to support site interpretations and reports Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors Completion of daily reports, boring logs, various sample documentation forms. Work independently on small projects, work in teams on larger projects, and assist more-senior scientists and engineers on client deliverables. Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
May require ability to travel
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with field work a plus but not required
Experience preparing technical reports, well diagrams, and boring logs a plus but not required
Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and developing SOPs, field sampling plans, and other baseline documents required to support remedial investigations, site characterizations, pre-design investigations, etc.
Sampling of soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental media to support Remedial Investigations, site characterizations, risk assessments, Phase I/II assessments, and other studies
Sampling of stormwater during rain events, often completed outside of normal business hours
Groundwater monitoring well installation oversight
Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field
Data evaluation and tabulation to support site interpretations and reports
Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors
Completion of daily reports, boring logs, various sample documentation forms.
Work independently on small projects, work in teams on larger projects, and assist more-senior scientists and engineers on client deliverables.
Perform other duties as needed