Geologist I

HydroGeoLogic, Inc•Overland Park, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

HGL - WHO WE ARE At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future. HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders. POSITION DESCRIPTION HGL currently has a position open for a Geologist I based out of our Overland Park, KS area office. This position will support U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental projects in the Central US. Projects commonly involve investigation and remediation of sites with sediment, groundwater, and soil contamination. The Geologist I will work fully in the office unless on field assignments. This role requires travel of up to 50%, primarily in the Central U.S., but may include travel across the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and other applications.
Ability to walk on rugged terrain and lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Possess or have ability to obtain OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification upon employment and be able to work in various levels of PPE including a respirator, if required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Geological/geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
Previous experience with environmental investigations including various groundwater, soil, and surface water/sediment methodologies.
Experience with monitoring well drilling, logging, installation and sampling; developing boring logs and review/interpretation of geological boring logs.
Prior experience contributing to the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and work plans.
Knowledge and experience of CERCLA, DoD, DOE, EPA, and/or RCRA projects.

Responsibilities

Ensuring field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with project specific Site Safety and Health Plans/Health and Safety Plans.
Participating in field teams for collection of water, soil, soil vapor, surface water and sediment samples utilizing various sampling techniques.
Performing/conducting field subcontractor oversight in accordance with work plans, including drilling, monitoring well construction, waste transportation and disposal, and heavy equipment operation.
Contributing to the preparation of work plans and project deliverables (e.g., UFP-QAPPs, RI Reports, SSHP/HASPs, PowerPoint presentations, and technical memoranda).
Assisting with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical and visualization tools.
Potentially assisting with remedial system operations and maintenance services.
Potential for up to 50% travel within the U.S. will be associated with this position.

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