Geologist II

Bay West LLC•Saint Paul, MN

4d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Geologist II to support MnDOT transportation and environmental projects! In this role, you will be on the front lines of environmental and infrastructure work, supporting site investigations, construction monitoring, contaminated soil management, and remediation projects that directly impact critical transportation systems. You will lead and support field teams, guide daily field activities, and play a key role in ensuring accurate, high-quality data collection and reporting in dynamic field conditions. We’re looking for someone who thrives in hands-on field work, enjoys solving problems in real time, and takes pride in producing precise, dependable technical work that makes a real impact.

Requirements

BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, or Related
2 to 5 years of experience in Geology/Geologist role
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites
Ability to employ common field practices involving drilling, groundwater sampling, and excavation oversight
Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals
Proficiency using Word and Excel applications
Must have a valid driver’s license
Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and global positioning systems (GPS) units
Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and laws, including, but not limited to cleanup guidance and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Responsibilities

Provide geological field support on various environmental site assessments including corridor Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations
Provide field oversight in large scale and long-term transportation construction monitoring projects; screen soil and direct contractors in the management of contaminated soil;
Complete onsite investigations of contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater; construction observation; and preparation of drilling logs, geologic maps, cross-sections and technical reports.
Lead a team of construction monitoring technicians; prepare detailed instructions for field staff and assist in directing their project work; ensure consistency in project execution and documentation; assist in coordination and scheduling to staff multiple construction monitoring projects.
Accurately prepare field notes, soil boring logs, site sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation, construction monitoring, and remediation projects; organize, digitize and file field notes in Document Locator in a timely manner.
Prepare project deliverables including work plans, MnDOT-specific Phase I and Phase II reports, construction monitoring reports, bidding specifications, and other correspondence using technical writing and analysis skills.
Collaboratively work and coordinate with other staff to problem solve and produce high quality creative solutions for our customers.
Conduct field work as requested, to include out-of-town travel for up to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year
Read/understand SOPs and train on specific field tasks
Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment) in accordance with the supplied work plan and SOPs
Utilize and maintain field equipment in accordance with Bay West SOPs
Help resolve problems as they arise in the field
Manage schedule and relationships to maintain utilization goals and complete activities within promised time frames
Demonstrate competency with field activities, including various methods of drilling, soil, and groundwater sampling
Independently oversee drilling and excavation crews, including conducting health and safety tailgate meetings and directing field crews
Ability to travel up to 30%.